Mac Power Users

In this episode Katie and David talk about one of their favorite programs, 1Password. This application does more than just auto-fill passwords. The hosts talk about all of the features of version 3 and how they use the application to stay safe and organized.

Links of Interest:

1Password Website

1Password Intro Video

1Password Pro App

1Password App

Dropbox

PasteBot

TextCast

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Join us at Macworld, Katie and David will be podcasting live from the Main Stage on Saturday, February 13th

Mac Power Users: 2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Mac Roundtable: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

This episode was sponsored by:

Smile On My Mac – Get 20% Off until February 28, 2010

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The daily barage of links, feeds, and e-mail sites can become overwhelming. In this episode, David and Katie talk about managing the the daily flood of data using RSS, Instapaper, and other solutions.

Links of Interest

NetNewsWire

NewsFire

Fever

Google Reader

Instapaper

LongReads

iPhone Newsreaders of Note

MobileRSS

ByLine

NetNewsWire

This episode was sponsored by:

Smile On My Mac – Get 20% Off until February 28, 2010

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It’s a jam packed show this week. We discuss alternative DNS services including OpenDNS and Google’s DNS service with special guest George Starcher. We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using an alternative DNS service and compare the new Google DNS service with OpenDNS. We also conduct a follow-up interview with Paul Kent of Macworld Expo and talk about the exciting new changes coming to Macworld.

Links of Interest

OpenDNS

Google DNS

George Starcher

George’s OpenDNS Tutorials on the Typical Mac User Podcast

Macworld Expo 2010

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This has been one of our most requested episodes. We talk all about information managers. These are applications that handle all those random bits of information that don’t seem to fit in any other type of organizational system. We’ll give you a general overview of some of the options available on the Mac and Katie and David go more in depth on the systems we use.

Links of Interest:

Devon Think
Devon Academy
Notebook
Mac Journal
Curio
Papers
Bento
Shovebox
Together
Evernote
Yojimbo

Dont’ forget to send us in your questions for Macworld’s Paul Kent on our next episode. Send any questions to feedback@macpowerusers.com

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We got a lot of feedback about episode 5 Word Processing and Writing, apparently people just keep looking for better word processors. So, we decided to do another show on a single application, Scrivener. Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool that allows you to research, organize, outline and create documents. The emphasis is not on fancy features or formatting, it’s on writing and writing well.

Note: we apologize the audio quality for this show is not up to our regular standards. We had some difficulty with the Skype recording this time around. The show is still very listenable, and we hope you’ll agree the content is worth a listen. Thanks.

Literature and Latte – Scrivener

Scrivener Video Tutorials

Scrivener Wiki

NaNoWriMo

The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp

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In this episode we talk about tips and tricks when buying and selling Macs. Whether you’re a switcher buying your very first Mac, or a seasoned Mac user looking to sell an old machine, we’ve got your covered. We’ll help you figure out what accessories you need to complete your new Mac purchase, and where to get the most bang for your buck. We also talk about the trials and tribulations of buying a used machine and how to get the best value without getting scammed. We also cover how to get top dollar when selling your old machine.

Links of Interest:

Apple Retail Stores

Apple Special Deals Store

Setup Apple Refurb RSS Feed

Apple Authorized Resellers

Apple One to One

MacRumors Buyers Guide

DealMac

Deal Brothers

Crucial Memory

Other World Computing

Create an Updated OSX Install

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We’ve gotten a lot of requests for this episode, so here it is, our Task Management Smackdown. In one corner, David and The Omni Group’s Omni Focus. In another, Katie and Cultured Code’s Things. The duo discuss their system for managing tasks and how their preferred application helps to get things done. The verdict: the Mac has two excellent programs.

Links of Interest:
Things – Cultured Code

Omni Focus – The Omni Group

David Allen, Getting Things Done

Curt Clifton – Omni Focus Scripts

Things Wiki

OmniFocus GTD White Paper

ScreenCastsOnline Tutorials:

Things – Part 1

Things – Part 2

Things for iPhone

OmniFocus Basics

Advanced OmniFocus & iPhone Client

Jeremy Burton’s Take on OmniFocus v. Things

Note2Self iPhone App

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Macs are typically very reliable machines, but from time to time they can cause you trouble. In this episode, we discuss recommendations for identifying and fixing problems. We also discuss tips for keeping your Mac running smoothly and discuss more listner feedabck on our security episode.

Links of Interest:
Reboot a Mac with Terminal
VersionTracker
MacUpdate
TinkerTool
Onyx
MacPilot
Cocktail
DiskWarrior
DriveGenius
Applejack (Warning: Check Compatibility)
Apple Certified Specialist Registry
Apple Discussions
MacFixIt

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This episode provides an introduction to automation. Subjects include Applescript, Automator, and Snow Leopard Services. We also had Macworld Expo Director Paul Kent on to talk about Macworld Expo and Conference 2010.

Links of Interest:

Automator
Applescript
Snow Leopard Services
Applescript 1-2-3
MacBreak Video Services Episode
Listener Ken’s Post on Evernote Service
David’s Post on Title Caps Service
Macworld Expo and Conference 2010
David’s “Mac at Work” Session
David’s “Numbers Lab” Session

Our nest show will be about troubleshooting on your Mac. Stay tuned!

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This episode includes a survey of security issues for Mac owners. Subjects include virus and trojans, phishing and web security, and physical security and insurance.

Links of Interest:

Norton Anti-Virus for Mac

McAfee VirusScan for Mac

Virus Barrier

ClamX

PGP Encryption

TrueCrypt

Open DNS

OS X Filevault

MacSparky Secure Disk Image Screencast #2

George Starcher Open DNS Screencast

1Password

TextExpander

Our nest show will be all about the new Snow Leopard services menu. E-mail us with your questions and favorite scripts.

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