Mac Power Users

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

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#644
Jun 12, 2022 · 1 hr 25 min
644: Some Cool Mac Utilities
David and Stephen catch up on some recent updates to some stalwarts of the macOS utility landscape, and talk about some other apps that make their Mac setups complete.
#643
Jun 7, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
643: WWDC 2022
Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22.
#642
May 29, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min
642: Shortcuts for Mac
Shortcuts arrived on the Mac a year ago, and in the time since, Apple and third-party developers have worked to make it a real contender in terms of automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app and David's new Field Guide.
#641
May 22, 2022 · 1 hr 43 min
641: Catching up with Federico Viticci
MacStories boss Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about the iPad's apparent stagnation and how the Mac has grown over the last few years. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more.
#640
May 15, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min
640: The iPhone App Roundup
The App Store didn't launch until a year after the first iPhone, but it has defined the smartphone era. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of their favorite iPhone apps.
#639
May 8, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min
639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts
In the inaugural meeting of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Drafts and their use of the application. Then they are joined by Drafts developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users and more.
#638
May 1, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
638: A Mac Setup Consulting Company
Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the go.
#637
Apr 24, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time
David and Stephen both track how they spend their time. In this episode, they discuss the approaches and tools they use to see how they spend their days.
#636
Apr 17, 2022 · 1 hr 38 min
636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy
Ryan JA Murphy is a writer and Ph.D. student who is using the Mac and iPad to work with information systems and design science. This week, Stephen and David talk with him about his workflows for research, data organization and more.
#635
Apr 10, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min
635: Workflows with Allison Sheridan
Allison Sheridan has been a Mac user since 1984 and has been talking about Apple and its products since late 2005. She joins Stephen and David to talk about her experience with the platform, her use of diagramming in blog posts and much, much more.
#634
Apr 3, 2022 · 1 hr 47 min
634: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera
The iPhone has all but killed the point-and-shoot camera market. This week, Stephen and David talk about the hardware and software that makes the iPhone such a good camera for photography.
#633
Mar 27, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min
633: Workflows with Nick Milo
Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management.
#632
Mar 20, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
632: Be the Most Mac Pro
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more.
#631
Mar 13, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min
631: Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley
Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme.
#630
Mar 6, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
630: Preview Deep Dive
Preview has been in every Mac's Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Today, Stephen and David dive into the program, exploring is wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs.
#629
Feb 27, 2022 · 1 hr 49 min
629: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry
Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.
#628
Feb 20, 2022 · 1 hr 51 min
628: Stream Deck Power Users
The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.
#627
Feb 13, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min
627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business.
#626
Feb 6, 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
626: It's Like Two Dozen Calendars
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.
#625
Jan 30, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
625: Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans
YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.

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