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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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  • #524
    Feb 23, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min

    524: Photographing the Stars, with Andrew Burwell

    The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe.

  • #523
    Feb 16, 2020 · 1 hr 42 min

    523: State of the iPad

    In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform.

  • #522
    Feb 9, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min

    522: iCloud Family Sharing

    Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service.

  • #521
    Feb 2, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min

    521: Taming Notifications

    From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness.

  • #520
    Jan 26, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min

    520: Weather Apps & Gear

    Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite.

  • #519
    Jan 19, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min

    519: Workflows with Greg Pierce

    Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time *not* to upgrade to a new device.

  • #518
    Jan 12, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min

    518: Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett

    Mark Hackett runs a small non-profit working in Sudan, named Operation Broken Silence. This week, he joins David and some other Hackett guy to talk about data management so far from home, the power of Apple's apps like Pages and his move to the iPad Pro.

  • #517
    Jan 5, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min

    517: State of the iPhone

    The iPhone has become many people's primary device for many different types of tasks. On this episode, Stephen and David look at the current state of the hardware, software and services that make up Apple's most popular product.

  • #516
    Dec 29, 2019 · 1 hr 35 min

    516: Looking Toward 2020

    David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020.

  • #515
    Dec 22, 2019 · 1 hr 39 min

    515: Stephen Takes One for the Team

    It's feedback time! David and Stephen revisit media management and external drives, then talk about David's 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps and USB-C hubs. Then Stephen makes a confession, which David takes rather well.

  • #513
    Dec 8, 2019 · 1 hr 40 min

    513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees

    Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.

  • #512
    Dec 1, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min

    512: Ask the Genius

    Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar — or into the Genius Grove, as it were — to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS device and iCloud. Then, he and David talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying.

  • #511
    Nov 24, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min

    511: 2019 Developer Roundtable

    Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile and Dave Teare of AgileBits join David and Stephen to talk through Apple's year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, VC funding and more.

  • #509
    Nov 10, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min

    509: Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats

    Stephen and David are joined by Brent Simmons, who works in marketing at The Omni Group. They talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation before shifting gears to discuss Brent's RSS reader, NetNewsWire.

  • #508
    Nov 3, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min

    508: One for Me and One for You, with Sara Dietschy

    YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins Stephen and David to share about her video work, from cameras to editing. They also discuss managing large files across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business.

  • #507
    Oct 27, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min

    507: Ian Elsner & His Stick of Gum PC

    David and Stephen talk with Ian Elsner, a museum exhibit creator who is using the iPhone SE, iPad Pro and an Intel Compute Stick together in some very interesting and unusual ways to help develop educational exhibits for kids and adults.

  • #506
    Oct 20, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min

    506: iOS Accessories

    Our iOS devices go with us just about everywhere, and pairing them with some select accessories can make them more useful in more situations. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of the products that they rely on when using their iPhones & iPads.

  • #505
    Oct 13, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min

    505: Chris Bailey and the Noah's Ark of Dongles

    Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad.

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