218: MPU Live: A Festival of Skeuomorphism

We're joined by Luke Soules of iFixit to talk about iPhone 6 repairability and follow-up on our own experiences with the iPhone and iOS 8. We also discuss security concerns and FileVault, review listener feedback and workflows in education and review tips on a variety of topics including uses for TextExpander, automated filing services, travel.

Thanks to MPU listener Hay Oborn for assistance with the shownotes this week!

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

Squarespace Everything you need to create an amazing website.

Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life

lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills.

Guest Starring:

Luke Soules

Links and Show Notes:

Links for this episode:

• lsoules (@lsoules) | Twitter
  
• iFixit (@iFixit) | Twitter
  
• Luke Soules - iFixit
  
• Apple iPhone Repair - iFixit
  
• iPhone 6 Teardown - iFixit
  
• iPhone 6 Plus Teardown - iFixit
  
• iFixit: The free repair manual - iFixit
  
• iSclack - iFixit
  
• iPhone 6 Leather Case - Black - Apple Store (U.S.)
  
• EverDock – FUZ Designs
  
• MGG 521: Crash Reports (and Hovercrafts) are Full of Eels - Mac Geek Gab Podcast - The Mac Observer
  
• Arc customizable notebook from M by Staples™
  
• WNDR3700 | WiFi Routers | Networking | Home | NETGEAR
  
• Amazon: NETGEAR Wireless Router - N600 Dual Band Gigabit (WNDR3700)
  
• Apple - Mac - AirPort Extreme
  
• STUDYBLUE - Find and share online flashcards and notes
  
• Evernote — Brian Renshaw
  
• Setting up firmware password protection in Mac OS X
  
• Apple - Privacy
  
• OS X: About FileVault 2
  
• Toastmasters International - Home
  
• TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time
  
• Autotext - Text Expander for Windows - Snippets Organizer
  
• Taking Better Meeting Notes with TextExpander — MacSparky
  
• TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky
  
• How I went paperless with Hazel and Evernote | Macworld
  
• Calendar Paste - Schedule and organize recurring events, painlessly
  
• Apple - iTunes - iTunes Match
  
• Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People
  
• Vesper. Collect your thoughts.
  
• Notefile: a note keeper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  
• Drafts - Agile Tortoise
  
• 211: Workflows with Guy English | Mac Power Users
  David and Katie are joined by Guy English to talk about a career in Mac and IOS development, creating a beloved conference and more.
  
• FileThis: Go paperless and get your bills and statements organized
  
• Noodlesoft | Hazel
  
• OmniOutliner - The Omni Group
  
• Tinderbox: The Tool For Notes
  
• Amazon.com: Goal Zero 12003 Black Nomad 13 Solar Panel
  
• Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for 10/100/1000 Base - T Ethernet Lines: Electronics
  

More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments