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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#604
Sep 5, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
604: Workflows with Jay Miller
Jay Miller, from Relay's new Conduit podcast, joins to share some knowledge about the best workflows for video meetings, getting more out of the emerging Craft app and even more uses for a Mac mini.
#603
Aug 29, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
603: Workin' with iWork
Starting with a pet project for Steve Jobs, all the way to a modern, web-infused set of applications across multiple platforms, iWork has expanded into a suite of tools more than capable of meeting almost anyone's needs.
#602
Aug 22, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
602: Was that a Rabbit Hole?
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss website redesigns, quote applications, encryption, virtualizing Windows and a whole lot more.
#601
Aug 15, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
601: Soup Blasphemy with Kathy Campbell
Kathy Campbell is all over the Internet, as both a content creator and a business owner. Stephen and David talk with her about how she uses a mix of an iPad Pro, iMac Pro and a bunch of apps and services to keep all the plates spinning.
#600
Aug 8, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min
600: Mac Migration & Settings
The Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults.
#599
Aug 1, 2021 · 1 hr 50 min
599: A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang
Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities.
#598
Jul 25, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
598: Home Networking
Our homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks.
#597
Jul 18, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
597: A Ray of Sunshine, with Brett Burney
This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give presentations with your iPad and how to rock a TRS-80.
#596
Jul 11, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
596: 30 iPhone Apps Under $10
The App Store is a big place, and the iPhone can become anything you want it to be. Today, Stephen and David talk about 30 apps worth checking out — all on a budget.
#595
Jul 4, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
595: The Poetic Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy returns to the show to update David and Stephen on where he's found balance between the iPad and the Mac. Mike also discusses how he blends analog and digital tools, and how he shares tasks and ideas with his remote team.
#594
Jun 27, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
594: A Third Alternative
It is feedback time, so David and Stephen are here with listener questions, their experiences with Apple's current crop of betas and the future of Day One.
#593
Jun 20, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
593: It’s All Based on Stickies, with Paul Kafasis
Stephen and David are joined by Paul Kafasis to talk about Mac software development in the modern era, some of Rogue Amoeba's history and the tools Paul uses to get his work done.
#592
Jun 11, 2021 · 2 hr 10 min
592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation
WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac.
#591
Jun 6, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
591: HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst
With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed.
#590
May 30, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
590: Our Video Workflows
David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.
#589
May 23, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos
David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
#588
May 16, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian
Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years.
#587
May 9, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
587: Catching Up with Casey Liss
Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos.
#586
May 2, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
586: iPhone Productivity
As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done.
#585
Apr 25, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
585: Spring Loaded
In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful.

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