48: GoodReader

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48: GoodReader

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Apr 24, 2011

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GoodReader is the iOS App that adds a file management system, open virtually any type of file and read and annotate PDF documents. David and Katie share how they use this app in their workflows and how it adds functionality to iOS devices.

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Apr 24, 2011

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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 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 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 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 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 11: Services and Macworld 2010: 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. 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 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 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 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 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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