After last week’s Wall Street Journal article led me to give up hope on AirPods in 2016, Apple proved us wrong by releasing them today. As I publish this, they are shipping right before Christmas but I have no idea how long that will last…
Continue reading →MPU: iPad as Mac Replacement
For several months I kept a running list of everything I love (and hate) about the iPad as a Mac replacement. This show is the debrief. Sponsors include: Agenda Minder: A meeting is only as good as the agenda. Eero: Blanket your home in…
Listen & read notes →Rogue One Props
Disneyland has a display of some props from Rogue One. So of course I made the trek and shot pictures. Enjoy. Expect more Star Wars coverage than usual this week. Rogue One releases in a few days and I’m feeling it. View fullsize View…
Continue reading →AirPod Delays
Those AirPods that were originally promised in October now look like they’re pushing to 2017. I guess you can strike this one off the holiday gift list. In my limited time with the AirPods, I sure did like them. Hopefully we’ll get them soon…
Continue reading →Jazz Friday – Billy Strayhorn
This edition of Jazz Friday features composer and arranger Billy Strayhorn (Apple Music) (Wikipedia). Billy started his musical career as a classical music enthusiast and wanted to become a classical composer. This never came to fruition, partly because racism. Eventually, however, Billy found a…
Continue reading →Home Screen: Zack Blum
Zack Blum (Website)(Twitter) is a clever guy that runs Fleetsmith, a company that helps folks manage fleets of Macs. Zack is also serious about his iPhone. So Zack, show us your home screen. What are some of your favorite apps? A few of my…
Continue reading →MPU Plus: A Christmas Wish
We just published a feedback show at the Mac Power Users.Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro. Sponsors include:…
Listen & read notes →Google PhotoScan
Google has released a clever new application, PhotoScan, that lets you digitize snap shots. The clever part is the way it assists you in moving the camera around the picture in order to remove glare. I’ve never seen this technique where the user moves…
Continue reading →Ulysses 2.7
Today Ulysses got a significant update to version 2.7. The new version adds several useful features. Touch Bar Support This new version fully supports the Touch Bar. It is interesting to note how some developers are using the Touch Bar to replace keyboard shortcut…
Continue reading →MPU: Setting Up Your New Mac
On this week’s Mac Power Users episode, Katie and I walk through all the steps necessary to set up your brand-new Macintosh. Sponsors include: Squarespace: Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pearl RearVision: The wireless backup camera…
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