Macpreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Streamline Their Businesses on a Mac

So, in today's show, I'll share with you 10 gift ideas for you or for people you know who love Apple products too. There are accessories for iPhone, iMac, Apple TV, in-flight entertainment systems (WHAT???) PLUS 1 cloud service, a connected scale, wireless earbuds and a smart watch. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode50 Text me topics for future episode...

So, in today's show, I'll help you decide whether or not you should buy the new 16-inch MacBook Pro for your business. You’ll discover what’s new, what has changed and how it compares to the other Mac laptops that Apple sells at the end of 2019. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode49 Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? F...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you some tips & tricks when travelling with Apple Gear I’ll go through the entire process, from preparation to destination and I hope you’ll discover new and interesting apps along the way. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode48 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork and other Clau...

So, in today's show, you’ll learn what iCloud is about. The purpose of this episode is to help you decide whether or not you should use iCloud for your business, and if so, which of its services. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode47 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork and other Claude Pro features Here's the link: ht...

So, in today's show, you’ll learn how to safely perform a major OS update on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. For that, I’ve laid out a step-by-step process that will help you minimise the risk of losing data and precious time. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode46 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork and other Claude Pro features...

So, in today's show, you’ll discover the 3 kinds of operating system updates that Apple provides. We’ll explore whether or not Macpreneurs should update their Apple gear to the latest version of iOS or macOS and when it’s the best time to do so. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode45 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork and...

So, in today's show, I'll summarise what Apple has announced on Sept 10th, 2019 during their keynote event held in the Steve Jobs theater in Cupertino Then, I'll share my 3 main takeaways. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode44 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork and other Claude Pro features Here's the link:...

So, in today's show, I wanted to give you my first impressions of macOS Catalina. I’ll cover the main changes that Apple is bringing to the Mac with the next release of macOS and have split the episode in 2 parts: What’s new or improved What’s gone or deprecated All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode43 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of C...

So, in today's show, I wanted to give you my first impressions of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, which I’ve been beta testing for about 3 weeks now. I’ll cover both the welcome improvements that iOS desperately needed and the features that are a “meh” at best. With the caveat that we’re only half way through the public beta testing phase, so further improvements will most probably be available in Fall...

So, in today's show, I'll explain how to safely test beta versions of macOS. The purpose of this episode is twofold: Give you a step-by-step procedure that will minimise the risk of data loss Help you get out of the beta program before the end if needed All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode41 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claud...

In today's show, I'll explain how to safely beta test iOS and iPadOS and in the next one, I’ll cover macOS. The purpose of these 2 episodes is twofold: Give you a step-by-step procedure that will minimise the risk of data loss Help you get out of the beta program before the end if needed. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode40 Text me topics for future e...

So, at the time of recording, beta versions of the next releases of Apple's various operating systems are out. Some of you might be tempted to try out some of those betas, personally, I know I do. This is the reason why I'm kicking off a series of episodes on this topic. In today's show, I'll explore the two different kinds of beta software program that Apple offers as well as...

So, in today's show, I'll explore the world of Network Attached Storage devices and how they can help us, Macpreneurs. You'll discover what a NAS can do and the different kind of NAS out there. The purpose of this episode is to help you decide whether or not you should consider investing in that technology for your business. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur...

So, in today's show, I'll explore the main announcements that Apple made on June 3rd 2019 during the keynote at their annual worldwide developer conference (aka WWDC). From new hardware to the next versions of Apple's operating systems, I'll share with you my take on what it means for us, Macpreneurs. All the links are available at macpreneur.com/episode37 Text me topics for fu...

So, in today's show, I'll explore 7 ways to get Apple gear for your business. This episode covers brick-and-mortar stores as well as online options, whether you're looking for new, refurbished or used devices. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode36 Text me topics for future episodes 🎤 Want to be a guest on the show? Fill the application form availa...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you a bunch of accessories for your iPad. You'll discover different ways to protect it and type on it, draw and annotate, import and export pictures, mirror your screen and finally print & scan documents on the go. All the links are available at macpreneur.com/episode35 Text me topics for future episodes 🆓 7-day FREE trial of Claude Cowork a...

So, this is the last episode of a 2-part series aimed at helping you choose your next iPad for your business. In the previous show, I explored the similarities and differences between an iPad and a MacBook to help you decide which device you'd be better off with. If you're in that situation and have not yet listened to episode 33, press pause, download it and get back to this one when yo...

So, I'm starting a 2-part series aimed at helping you choose your next iPad for your business. In today's show, I'll make my best to answer the following question: " To which extent can we, Macpreneurs, use an iPad as a laptop replacement and specifically MacBooks? " In the next episode, I'll go through the entire iPad line to help you pick the best one for your needs...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you my takeaways from the announcements Apple made during the last 2 weeks of March 2019. Two weeks ago, newly refreshed iPads and iMacs as well as the second generation AirPods, with a twist, have appeared on the Apple Store. On Monday, March 25th, Apple unveiled a slew of new entertainment services as well as an Apple-branded credit card. Yes, you h...

So, in today's show, I’ll make my best to help you choose which desktop Mac to buy for your business. This is the last of a three-part series where I explore the different Macs that Apple offers at the beginning of 2019. If you haven’t decided between a laptop and a desktop yet, pause this one and download episode 29 as I go through a series of question that will help you make up your mind. I...

So, in today's show, I’ll make my best to help you choose which MacBook to buy for your business. This is the second of a three part series where I explore the different Macs that Apple offers at the beginning of 2019. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, pause this one and download episode 29 as I go through a series of questions that will help you decide whether you’d be better...

I’m kicking off a three part series to help you choose which Mac to buy for your business. Over the past years, Apple has slowly extended the range of computers that it offers, with three kinds of laptops and 4 desktop computers. We’re far away from the mythical decision of Steve Jobs, in 1997 to offer only 4 products: 1 laptop and 1 desktop computer for two customer segments: consumers and profes...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you how I use my Apple devices to track both my professional and my personal life. This topic is particularly important for entrepreneurs who want to stay on top of their business while keeping an eye on their personal well-being at the same time. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode28 Text me topics for future episod...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you my take on the pros & cons of Face ID and Touch ID. At the time of recording, it’s been 2 weeks since I switched from an iPhone 8 Plus to an iPhone XR and if you’re on the fence yourself, this episode might be helpful to make a decision. All the links and a transcript are available at macpreneur.com/episode27 Text me topics for future episodes...

So, in today's show, I'll share with you what to do before selling or giving away your old Apple device. And if you’re listening to this months after the episode was released, this might still be helpful if you intend to replace one of your devices in the near future. Believe it or not, but merely signing out of iCloud is not enough if you plan to sell or pass down your Apple device. I’v...