497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar

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497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar

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Aug 25, 2019

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macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. This week, David and Stephen compare these tools and talk about their favorite features of each.

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Aug 25, 2019

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

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Mac Power Users 3: Going Paperless: In this episode, we discuss all the steps necessary to take your piles of paper and get it into your Mac and organized. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 16: 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 o by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 9: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard: We know, we were supposed to do a show about security this week. But with all the news coming out about Snow Leopard we just couldn’t help ourselves. In this episode we talk about how to get your Mac ready for Snow Leopard and our tips for a smooth instal by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 7: LaunchBar Blackbelt: In this episode we cover popular application launcher, LaunchBar. This episode goes beyond the basics and includes are several power user tips. We recommend you listen to this one in front of a Mac equipped with LaunchBar. Enjoy. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 26: Workflows with Dan Benjamin: This is our second show in the "Workflows" series. Our guest is programmer, writer, and podcaster Dan Benjamin. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 15: 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 managemen by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 6: Setting Up A New Mac: In this episode we talk all about setting up a new Mac. Do you want to migrate your data or start from scratch? What are the options for getting your old data on your new Mac? Katie and David explore the options and share their tips and tricks. Links of by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 10: Mac Security: 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. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 4: Staying in Sync: In our fourth episode we talk about a subject that plagues many Mac users, keeping thing in sync. Whether you’re trying to sync documents or data to another computer, a mobile device, or the cloud we talk about various products and services to allow you t by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 17: 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 Goo by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 5: Word Processing and Writing: Episode five takes on word processing and writing on your Mac. It is no longer all about Microsoft Word. Apple’s own Pages is becoming a contender and there are several other tools that will help you write better. Links of Interest: Microsoft Office O by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 14: 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 by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 21: 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. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 25: Geeking Out With Hazel: In this episode, David and Katie talk about how to keep your Mac clean and organized using Noodlesoft's Hazel. Hazel watches folders and runs actions based on specific criteria to take action on the folder items. Hazel also keeps your Mac tidy by throwing by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 22: 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 by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 13: Task Management Smackdown: 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 thei by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 8: Backup!: In this episode, David and Katie discuss backup tools, strategies and plans. Next show: Security Links of Interest SuperDuper Carbon Copy Cloner Time Machine Time Capsule Drobo MobileMe Mozy Backblaze Carbonite Amazon S3 Backjack by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 28: Using a Mac in a Windows World: In this episode David and Katie discuss strategies and solutions for dealing with that *other* operating system. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 12: Troubleshooting Your Mac: 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 listn by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 51: MenuBars, Docks and Dashboards: Katie and David look at their menubars, docks, and dashboards. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 19: 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 organiz by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 30: Mac Gadgetier: In this episode, Katie and David cover some of their favorite Mac related gadgets. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 29: Workflows with Jason Snell: Continuing in our Workflows series, we chat with Macworld Editor Jason Snell. Jason shares how he uses his Mac to juggle his job and shares with us his favorite applications. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 38: iTunes Intensive: In this episode, Katie and David dig deep on iTunes including Library management, playlists, sharing, and network attached storage. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 33: Workflows with Andy Ihnatko: This workflows episode is with technology writer and all around swell guy, Andy Ihnatko. by Mac Power Users
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Mac Power Users 32: Pictures and Your Mac: Just in time for summer vacation Katie and David talk about storing, organizing and managing photos on your Mac. by Mac Power Users
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