

Mac Power Users
Relay
Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Hackett.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 6, 2016 • 1h 45min
324: iPhone Photography with Jeff Carlson
Jeff Carlson returns to discuss iPhone photography and why so many people are ditching their cameras to go iPhone only. We discuss tips for taking the best shots with your iPhone and third party apps and gear to enhance your photos.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.
Fracture Bring your photos to life.
Squarespace: Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jeff Carlson The iPad for Photographers | The companion site for the book by Jeff Carlson Mac Power Users #151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson - Relay FMDavid and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS.
Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "In which I compare @KatieFloyd and @macsparky to mobsters, In the nicest possible way, of course. https://t.co/BhyXztz3tB" The MacSparky NewsletterSign up for David's newsletter.
Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com : Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera Camera+ on the App Store VSCO on the App Store Slow Shutter Cam on the App Store Hyperlapse from Instagram on the App Store Amazon.com: Square Jellyfish Spring Tripod Mount Amazon.com: Square Jellyfish Jelly Long Legs Micro Tripod Amazon.com: JOBY GorillaPod Amazon.com : GripTight GorillaPod Stand For Smaller Phones Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon.com : JOBY Micro Tripod Amazon.com: Glif - Adjustable Tripod Mount & Stand Optrix PhotoProX review: Go underwater with your iPhone | Macworld iPhone Dives Into Lake, Lives To Tell Tale — Katie Floyd Amazon.com: Seidio OBEX Waterproof Case for the iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus The Best Waterproof Case for iPhone 6/6 Plus | The Wirecutter Amazon.com: Universal Waterproof Case Pixelmator Snapseed on the App Store Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for mobile

May 29, 2016 • 1h 42min
323: Clayton Morris Talks Tech
This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about. Topics include using Apple Notes for research, the utility of Clayton's Apple Watch, the emergence of iOS, and how to save your WiFi and your marriage all at once.
Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Sanebox Stop drowning in email!
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Guest Starring: Clayton Morris
Links and Show Notes: This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about. Topics include using Apple Notes for research, the utility of Clayton's Apple Watch, the emergence of iOS, and how to save your WiFi and your marriage all at once.
Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #127: Workflows with Clayton Morris - Relay FM Clayton Morris | Fox News Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) | Twitter Clayton Morris Mesh networking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA mesh network is a network topology in which each node relays data for the network. All mesh nodes cooperate in the distribution of data in the network.
eero - Finally, WiFi that works Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) - Complete WiFi Range Extender and Wireless Router Replacement System, Gigabit Speed, WPA2 Encryption Mossberg: Eero makes Wi-Fi simpler and stronger | The Verge The Best Wi-Fi Router (for Most People) | The WirecutterTP-Link Archer C7
Amazon.com: Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell Google I/O 2016 - Keynote - YouTube Amazon Echo - Alexa-Enabled If Google’s right about AI, that’s a problem for Apple – Marco.org Garage Door Openers, Remotes, and Parts | Chamberlain Do-It-Yourself Products Philips 455303 Hue White Starter A19 Kit Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Home Security Device Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Lose It! - Succeed at weight loss with Lose It! Apps - David Smith- Sleep ++ Pigment - The most realistic adult coloring book for iPhone and iPad Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Readdle - PDF ExpertPDF Expert is a fast, robust and beautiful app that lets you read and annotate PDFs, sign contracts and documents, fill out forms and even merge multiple PDFs together.
Dragon Dictation – Text To Speech App TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Morris Invest

May 23, 2016 • 1h 35min
322: Cleaning Up with Hazel
Hazel, a Mac automation assistant, joins David and Katie on this episode to discuss the power and usefulness of the Hazel app for Mac. They explore topics such as automating file management tasks, using cloud services with Hazel, and integrating Hazel with external services for home automation and life hacking. The hosts also touch on the release of Hazel version 4.0 and changes to their feedback show.

May 15, 2016 • 1h 44min
321: Geeking Out with TJ Luoma
Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy.
Gemini: Duplicate files can run — But they can’t hide. Now, you can find & remove them with Gemini.
Guest Starring: TJ Luoma
Links and Show Notes: Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own offsite backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you.
Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Luo.ma (“Rhymes With Diploma”) TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) | Twitter Mac Power Users #181: Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma - Relay FMDavid and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier.
Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FMDavid and Katie revisit the issue of contacts including the various cloud services, new options for contact management on the Mac and iOS, and tips for capturing and cleaning up your contacts.
A Cautionary Tale About Contacts and Backups – MacStories Contacts Cleaner My Contacts Backup Pro on the App Store Cloud Backup for Mac and PC | Online Backup | Arq Backup Arq 5 Brings Significant New Features and a Major Licensing Improvement – MacStories macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Plex SpamSieve BitTorrent Sync BitTorrent Sync: For Privacy, Speed, and Control – MacStories Keyboard Maestro 7.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Keyboard Maestro Discourse Mac Power Users #145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 - Relay FMDavid and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job.
Use Keyboard Maestro to Auto-Save in Word Objective-See Little Snitch 3 Apps TextBar Puts Your Text into the Menu Bar – MacStories TJ's TextBar Article Canvas - Relay FM Logos for Mac - Logos Bible Software Accordance - Bible Software for Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone Rev - Transcription, Captions, Translation Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing GitHub - tjluoma/di: [D]ownload and [I]nstall Mac apps Errata: Restoring Contact Groups on MacAfter recording but too late for editing TJ caught a mistake ... with his own show. Hah! Karma!
Rhymes With Diploma — Mac Power Users: Errata for Episode 321

May 12, 2016 • 1h 35min
320: Always Good Advice
David and Katie share listener tips and feedback on a variety of topics including backup workflows, securing your technology and menu bar applications. We also answer listener questions and follow-up on the 9.7" iPad Pro.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life.
Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase.
Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Typing shortcut utilities: 6 alternatives to TextExpander | Macworld Importing TextExpander snippets to Keyboard Maestro - All this A little more TextExpander - All this Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Are Data Backup Software Features CrashPlan for Home Restore-to-Door Service to be Discontinued Jan. 4, 2016 : Code42 Helpdesk Backing Up Cloud Services - Code42 Support Avoiding Disaster: My Rainy Day Backup Plan Objective-See OS X Security: Encrypting External Disks - The Mac Observer Near Lock - Lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone MacID - Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint. Camouflage on the Mac App Store Keyboard Maestro 7.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Amphetamine on the Mac App Store FastScripts Display Menu on the Mac App Store Resolutionator · Many Tricks PeakHour 3, beautiful network monitoring and reporting for your Mac Personal Kanban | visualize. learn. improve. Kanbanery - Task Management Tool What’s New in Hazel 4 – Noodlesoft Philips 455303 Hue White Starter A19 Kit, 2nd Generation Knock 2.0 – unlock your Mac faster and more securely than ever The iPad Pro is the best computer to lose at a rest stop at 1AM | iMore Relay FM for iOS - Relay FM A Tour of My Home Office — Katie Floyd

May 9, 2016 • 1h 43min
319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos
Harvard PhD candidate, lecturer, and geek of the first order Teddy Svoronos joins us to talk about the innovative ways he's using Keynote and video to teach statistics to Harvard graduate students and his workflows for tracking research and big writing projects on the Mac and iPad. Teddy also makes the case for iCloud storage over Dropbox.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Linode: High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’
Casper: Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos
Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Bondi Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia iMac G3: The Macintosh That Saved Apple – 512 Pixels Focus GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink In Praise of GoodNotes – Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter 2013 Apple TV revision gets its first exclusive feature: iOS 8’s Peer-to-Peer AirPlay | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: TFY Security Hand-Strap for iPad Teaching – Teddy Svoronos MindNode NeoOffice - Office suite for Mac OS X PDF Expert 5 - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents on the App Store PDF Expert for Mac GoodReader - PDF Reader, Annotator and File Manager on the App Store Microsoft OneNote on the Mac App Store HTML Link Workflow: Save File Workflow: Instagram Workflow: Get Info Workflow: Delete Last Photo Workflow: Copy Last Photo Workflow: Clipboard URL Zinio Pencil Pocket A Sleeve for Apple Pencil Apple Pencil by GearCase

May 2, 2016 • 1h 41min
318: Backing Up
David and Katie revisit the important topic of backup. We dive deep on the various options for Mac and iOS, discuss the different types of backups and explain how to build a comprehensive backup strategy.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro.
Fracture: Bring your photos to life.
Squarespace: Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Apple Time Capsule 3TB ME182LL/A Amazon.com: Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage - 5 bay array with mSATA SSD acceleration TimeMachineEditor SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup Software Arq Backup Backblaze - what is backed up The Best Online Backup Service | The Wirecutter ChronoSync | Econ Technologies Software Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd iOS 7 How-to: Manage your iCloud storage space from an iOS device | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: IKEA - SIGNUM Cable Management Under Desk Shelf Backups: If You Only Do One Thing — Katie Floyd Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Backup Strategies: Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy is the Best Yes, I really did switch to Backblaze, here's why... — Katie Floyd SuperDisk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Blu-Ray Gets a Second Shot at Relevancy in the Data Center, of All Places | WIRED MDISC Archive Service Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0

Apr 24, 2016 • 1h 41min
317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads
Myke Hurley returns to the podcast to talk about how he's increasingly using his iPad Pro(s) to get work done and his workflows for running the business end of the Relay FM podcast network.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Clean My Mac 3: A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. For a limited time, Mac Power Users listeners can save 30%.
Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100.
Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase.
Fracture Bring your photos to life.
Guest Starring: Myke Hurley
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MykeWasRightThe place where Myke writes on the Internet.
Connected - Relay FM Cortex - Relay FM Mac Power Users #222: Workflows with Myke Hurley - Relay FM Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter Inquisitive #47: Favourite Album: David Sparks and 'Kind of Blue' - Relay FM App Camp For Girls Five Weeks — MacSparky Analog(ue) #78: Letting You Like What You Like - Relay FM Cortex #26: Pick your Poison - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPad | Calendars and reminders on your iPad, refined. OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Tweetbot for iOS QuipCollaboration tools.
ArtSnacks The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM The Pen Addict - Relay FM iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories avila design co. - Introducing Easel

Apr 17, 2016 • 1h 30min
316: Locking Down Your Technology
David and Katie run down options for securing your tech and staying safe online. We cover securing your iOS devices and Macs as well as discuss best practices for passwords, email, web browsing and locking down your online profiles.
Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User.
1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore.
The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls OS X El Capitan: Encrypt the contents of your Mac with FileVault Mac Power Users #212: Networking - Relay FMKatie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting.
Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Two-factor authentication - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTwo-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or 2-Step Verification) is a technology patented in 1984[1] that provides identification of users by means of the combination of two different components.
Phishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPhishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, Postbox, and moreSave time by adding powerful spam filtering to the e-mail client on your Mac
AdBlock. Block ads. Browse faster. Take Control of Your Digital Experience - Ghostery Little Snitch 3 Two-Factor Authentication • Authy How to disable Notification Center on the Lock screen of your iPhone and iPad | iMore OS X: Encrypting Time Machine Backups - The Mac Observer OS X Security: Encrypting External Disks - The Mac Observer The Complete Guide to Locking Down Facebook Privacy for Good Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac How to uninstall Flash Player from your Mac | Macworld Should all locks have keys? Phones, Castles, Encryption, and You. - YouTube

Apr 11, 2016 • 1h 33min
315: Best of the Menu Bar
In this week's episode, David and Katie cover some of their favorite Mac menubar apps and Mac today view widgets.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Audible: With over 180,000 audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial.
Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle!
SaneboxStop drowning in email!
Fracture Bring your photos to life.
Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How To Reveal the AppleScript Menu BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg CARROT Weather for Mac FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services 1Password Caffeine on the Mac App Store Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Dropbox Due: The Superfast Reminder App for Mac Duet Display - Ex-Apple Engineers Turn Your iPad Into An Extra Display Dragon for Mac - All New version 5 for Mac OS X | Nuance Default Folder X The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Google Drive Noodlesoft | Hazel iStat Menus Jettison Keyboard Maestro 7.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Mountain OmniPresence - The Omni Group SwitchResX - The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your Mac TextExpander | Simply Indispensable Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Amazon.com: WD Red 3TB NAS Hard Disk Drive Display Mode - Resolution Menu on the Mac App Store Deliveries 2.0.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud PCalc OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group iStat Mini for Mac GitHub - newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake: A Caffeine clone for OS X Yosemite and El Capitan (including Dark Mode).