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MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann

In our first “Workflows” episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the “Hero of Nerds.”  Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness.

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MPU 022: Traveling With Your Mac

Fresh back from our trip to Macworld, Katie and David talk all about traveling with your Mac. The duo talk about bags, power, accessories, backing up while on the road, security and more. Katie and David talk about all the gadgets that are in their travel bag and how they get work done when away from [...]

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MPU 021: Interviews from the Macworld 2010 Show Floor

This is the last of our Macworld 2010 special episodes. In this episode we speak with various vendors about what’s new and what products we can look forward to in the coming year.

Links of Interest:

Microsoft Mac Business Unit

Office Squared

FastMac

ScanSnap

Papershow

BusyCal

Omni Group

TextExpander 3

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MPU 020: Live from Macworld 2010

This is a different type of show for the Mac Power Users. Katie and David had the honor of podcasting live from the Main Stage of Macworld 2010. This podcast was recorded as a live show on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The two discuss what’s new from their favorite products and vendors, discuss the impact of [...]

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MPU 019: 1Password

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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MPU 018: Managing The Onslaught

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

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MPU 017: DNS and Macworld 2010

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 [...]

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MPU 016: Information Managers

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 [...]

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MPU 015: Scrivener

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 [...]

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MPU 014: Buying and Selling Macs

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 [...]

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