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    #18: Managing The Onslaught

    January 30th, 2010 · 58 minutes

    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.

    #17: DNS and Macworld 2010

    January 17th, 2010 · 78 minutes

    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

    #16: Information Managers

    January 1st, 2010 · 67 minutes

    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

    #15: Scrivener

    December 12th, 2009 · 69 minutes

    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

    #14: Buying and Selling Macs

    November 21st, 2009 · 90 minutes

    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

    #13: Task Management Smackdown

    November 3rd, 2009 · 83 minutes

    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

    #12: Troubleshooting Your Mac

    October 15th, 2009 · 90 minutes

    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

    #11: Services and Macworld 2010

    September 29th, 2009 · 70 minutes

    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.

    #10: Mac Security

    September 14th, 2009 · 85 minutes

    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.

    #9: Getting Ready for Snow Leopard

    August 16th, 2009 · 32 minutes

    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