Mac Power Users

603: Workin' with iWork

Aug 29, 2021
Explore the fascinating journey of Apple's iWork suite, from its humble beginnings with Steve Jobs to a robust set of productivity tools. Delve into the unique features of Keynote, showcasing its superior design and animation capabilities compared to traditional software. Discover how Pages excels in creating visually stunning documents, while Numbers offers a user-friendly alternative to Excel. The hosts also discuss seamless integration across Apple devices and the collaborative strengths of iWork versus Google Docs, making it a versatile choice for users.
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ANECDOTE

Keynote's Origin

  • Steve Jobs used the then-unreleased Keynote for his Macworld presentations.
  • This demonstrated robustness from the start.
INSIGHT

Keynote's Design Philosophy

  • Keynote prioritized font rendering and simple, elegant themes, unlike PowerPoint.
  • Lawyers would request David Sparks' slides after presentations solely for the aesthetics.
ADVICE

Keynote for Presentations

  • Split videos into segments and embed them in Keynote slides for presentations.
  • This allows for precise playback control and avoids disruptions.
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