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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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#584
Apr 18, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
584: Everything Fades to Black
It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale!
#583
Apr 11, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
583: The Obsidian Deep Dive
With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents.
#582
Apr 4, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.
#581
Mar 28, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David
On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses.
#580
Mar 21, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
580: Twenty Years of OS X
After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple.
#579
Mar 14, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30
The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive.
#578
Mar 7, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley
David and Stephen are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. They discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. August then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services.
#577
Feb 28, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by the show to tell David and Stephen about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac and creating music with a computer.
#576
Feb 21, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
576: No Judgement Here
In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.
#575
Feb 14, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.
#574
Feb 7, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks
This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.
#573
Jan 31, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
573: Rosemary Orchard Returns
The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Rosemary Orchard – Automation and productivity geek Rosemary Orchard (@RosemaryOrchard) / Twitter Automators - Relay FM Nested Folders Podcast iOS Today | TWiT The Pen Addict LG UltraWide Monitors: 21:9 IPS Display | LG USA BetterTouchTool SHURE BETA 87A Vocal Microphone Scarlett Solo | Focusrite Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Logitech BRIO Webcam with 4K Ultra HD Video & HDR Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay FM Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPads Noodlesoft – Hazel – Simply Useful Software DEVONthink Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian 1Writer Use Back Tap on your iPhone - Apple Support Plex Don Melton's Video Transcoding Tools Infuse 6 MakeMKV HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder Sonarr Radarr FileBot - The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support Keyboard Maestro 9.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Rosemary's Medication Shortcut SwitchBot Curtain Homebridge Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub Aqara Smart Home Devices Harmony Remotes, Universal Remote Controls | Logitech Integromat - The glue of the internet Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Pi-hole – Network-wide protection Bobby Dark Noise Panic - Nova
#572
Jan 24, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
572: iPhone & iPad Tips
As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. This time, David and Stephen run though a whole bunch of their favorite ways to get more out of these devices.
#571
Jan 17, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
571: Catching up with Jeff Richardson
Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to the show to update Stephen and David on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows.
#570
Jan 10, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
570: Mac Security
From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.
#569
Jan 3, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min
569: Contextual Computing
This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds.
#568
Dec 27, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
568: Looking Toward 2021
At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.
#567
Dec 20, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min
567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues
In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.
#566
Dec 13, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
566: Paperless Strikes Back
Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide.
#565
Dec 6, 2020 · 1 hr 34 min
565: The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, David and Stephen are here to help.

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