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MPU 085: Paperless

katie — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:37:05 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 085: Paperless is posted. David and I talk about David’s Paperless book and the best tools and software to go paperless with your Mac and iOS devices. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU084: The Setup Show

katie — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:42:33 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 084: The Setup Show is posted. By popular request, in this episode david and I discuss our Mac and iOS setups and how we use our devices. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 083: Workflows with Yuvi Zalkow

katie — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:50:21 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 83: Workflows with Yuvi Zalkow is posted. Yuvi Zalkow joins David and I to explain how he uses Apple technologies to write his novel and produce some delightful videos. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra

katie — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:07:09 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra is posted. Brett Terpstra joins David and I to discuss programming, writing, and making music with his Apple technology. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

Thoughts on the Flashback Trojan

katie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:27:21 +0000

There’s been a lot of talk recently about the Flashback trojan infecting over half a million Macs. Personally, I’m finding it hard to separate the hype from reality and I take with a strong dose of skepticism any hysteria-inducing information reported by a company that makes their living selling antivirus software. All that being said, Malware is something that Mac users and Apple alike do need to start taking seriously and if this is the incident that spurs greater awareness, thankful for that. We can no longer afford to be complacent and rely on security by obscurity.

David and I have received a few emails from Mac Power Users listeners inquiring if we will be doing a show on the topic. After some thought and discussion, at this time our answer is no. I’m not sure there’s all that much we can add that we haven’t said before. We recently covered the topic of security in depth on Mac Power Users Episode 067 Web Security and your Apple Devices with George Starcher. We also discussed devoted an entire episode to the topic in Mac Power Users Episode 010: Mac Security. I would encourage listeners who are concerned to go back and listen to these two episodes

For a general overview of the Flashback Trojan, I think this excellent article by Rich Mogull for Macworld is required reading. It covers the basics of what Flashback is, how you can become infected and what you can do about it. TidBITS also has an excellent article with additional testing information for alternative browsers including screenshots with instructions for disabling Java.

For now, check software update, disable unneeded services in your browsers, stay patched and use safe browsing habits. Stay safe!

Edit: Here’s the link to the Nosillacast Mac Podcast for April 8, 2012 where Allison Sheridan and Bart Busschots discuss the Flashback Trojan. (Thanks Lynda!)

MPU 080: Spring Cleaning Your Mac

katie — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:48:40 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 080: Spring Cleaning your Mac is posted. In this episode David and I discuss how to clean the cruft out of your Mac. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 079: Hazel 3.0

katie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:38:25 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 079: Hazel 3.0 is posted. David and I cover the latest release of one of our favorite Mac utilities, Hazel and discuss some of our favorite rules and workflows. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 078: Workflows with Kourosh Dini

katie — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:34:05 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 078: Workflows with Kourosh Dini is posted. David interviews physician and “Creating Flow with OmniFocus” author Kourosh Dini. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

As a personal note: I was unable to join this episode as I was called away just minutes before recording for a family emergency. I want to thank David for being so supportive and doing a wonderful job with this episode.

MPU 077: Dumping Google

katie — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 23:06:16 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 077: Dumping Google is posted. David and I discuss what’s going on with Google and alternative services if you are ready to jump ship. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

What are your favorite Hazel rules?

katie — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:11:52 +0000

David and I are planning an April Mac Power Users show on Hazel 3.0. If you’ve got a favorite Hazel rule, send it in (with a screenshot please) to feedback@macpowerusers.com.

MPU 076: Workflows with Daniel Jalkut

katie — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:29:41 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 076: Workflows with Daniel Jalkut is posted. David and I chat with developer Daniel Jalkut to discuss how he uses his Mac to run a software company and the tools he uses to develop Applications for the Mac and iOS. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 075: Remote Access

katie — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:21:59 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 075: Remote Access is posted. In this episode David and I cover the various solutions for controlling Macs and PCs remotely using Mac, iPads, iPhones and web applications. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU Screencast 004: Configuring OpenDNS

katie — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:08:09 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode Screencast 004: Configuring OpenDNS is posted. In this Mac Power Users Screencast, I walk you through configuring OpenDNS to filter web traffic on your network, block certain categories of unwanted sites and enable basic security settings.

One of our resolutions for 2012 was to start screencasting regularly with Mac Power Users. This is one of the first of many screencasts to come in 2012 and beyond. Personally, this was my first serious attempt at screencasting and I can tell you that it’s a lot harder than I expected. (All hail Don McAllister!)

This screencast specifically required significant edits and annotations to remove information that could pose a security risk including my IP address and other network information from a screencast that was all about configuring the network. I learned so much during this process and already have many ideas and tweaks in mind to make future screencasts more seamless. You can view the shownotes here.

Here’s the video:

MPU 074: Workflows with Don McAllister

katie — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:06:46 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 074: Workflows with Don McAllister is posted. In this episode David and I talk with one of my favorite people in the Mac community, Don McAllister. Don discusses how he produces weekly tutorials for Mac and iOS and how he runs a home based business one his Mac. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 073: Podcasting: The How and the Why

katie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:09:09 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 073: Podcasting: The How and the Why is posted. In this episode David an I discuss the technicalities of how we produce Mac Power Users every week, and more importantly why we stick with it. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 072: Workflows with Colleen Wainwright

katie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:13:17 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 072: Workflows with Colleen Wainwright is posted. In this episode the fabulous Colleen Wainwright from Communicatrix.com join David and I talk about how she gets ahead with Apple technologies. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

A Note About Our Audio From The Macworld|iWorld Session

katie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:27:55 +0000

I’ve had more than a few people ask me when we would be posting the audio from our Rob Corddry and Merlin Mann session at Macworld|iWorld. Sadly, I was just informed by the folks at IDG today that the recording of our audio was lost. We went to Macworld|iWorld with equipment to record the show but there were restrictions on site that prohibited this and a recording was to be made for us. I do not know any of the details other than there was a problem and the audio is gone.

Our plan now is to record a more traditional workflow show with Rob to be published sometime in the next month or two once we can coordinate our schedules.

Yet another reason to come to these conferences and see our live shows in person, you never know what is going to happen!

Macworld|iWorld Highlight Video

katie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:26:22 +0000

The folks from IDG have posted a highlight video of some of the events at Macworld|iWorld 2012. I’m thrilled to see our Mac Power Users Session with Rob Corddry and Merlin Mann made the cut (0:50). If you squint, you can even see me sitting next to Rob!

MPU 071: Harry McCracken’s iPad

katie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:30:47 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 071: Harry McCracken’s iPad is posted. In this episode David and I chat with Harry McCracken from the Technologizer. Harry explains how the iPad has become his favorite computer and the apps and accessories he uses to make it his primary computer. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 070: Working with Automator

katie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:49:39 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 070: Working with Automator is posted. In this episode David and I chat with automation guru, Ben Waldie, who schools us all in the ways of Automator. Ben discusses best practices for incorporating Automator and Applescript into our Mac workflows. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 069: Browser Wars

katie — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:12:01 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 069: Browser Wars is posted. In this episode David and I discuss the various web browsers available for Mac and iOS and the pros and cons of each browser and add-ons and extensions to enhance your browsing experience. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 068: Workflows with Rod Roddenberry

katie — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:16:34 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 68: Workflows with Rod Roddenberry is posted. In this episode David and I chat with Rod Roddenberry about how he runs his small business with Apple Technology and his new documentary, Trek Nation. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 066: iTunes Match

katie — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:10:28 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 66: iTunes Match is posted. David and I dig deep on the subject of iTunes Match, which was recently released in a number of new countries. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 065: Workflows with Horace Dediu

katie — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:08:53 +0000

Mac Power Users Episode 65: Workflows with Horace Dediu is posted. Horace Dediu talks about how he researches and publishes his analysis of the mobile marketspace and his thoughts on the future of presentation tools. You can view the shownotes here or better yet, subscribe in iTunes.

MPU 064: Keyboard Maestro

katie — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:55 +0000

Keyboard Maestro. For this episode, we’re joined special guest and Keyboard Maestro guru, Gabe Weatherhead aka MacDrifter. You can view the subscribe in iTunes.