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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#504
Oct 7, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
504: The Release of macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina is here. It breaks with a lot of the past, while showing us a bit of what the future of the Mac may hold. In this special bonus episode, David and Stephen dive into what's what in this year's release of macOS.
#503
Oct 6, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
503: Fax the Updates, with Dave Hamilton
David and Stephen are joined by Dave Hamilton to talk about his work at The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, his approach to podcasting, how covering Apple has changed over the years and some software tools every Mac user should know about.
#502
Sep 29, 2019 · 1 hr 46 min
502: I Saw Your Face on the Internet
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Alfred and backups and talk about iOS 13's bumpy release and the new iPhone and Apple Watch. Stephen gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon.
#501
Sep 22, 2019 · 1 hr 46 min
501: iOS 13 and the Shortcuts Field Guide
iOS 13 is here, and is full of new features. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of their favorites, after talking through the changes Apple has made to Shortcuts.
#500
Sep 15, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
500: David in the Hot Seat
Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color.
#499
Sep 8, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
499: Backups and Updates
Backing up our devices is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk backup strategies before offering advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS.
#498
Sep 1, 2019 · 1 hr 40 min
498: Back to School with Jake Wilson
Stephen and David chat with Jake Wilson, an elementary school principal — and a student himself — about using technology in and beyond the classroom, ranging from smart boards and shortcuts to Google Docs and waffles.
#497
Aug 25, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar
macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. David and Stephen compare these tools.
#496
Aug 18, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
496: Keyboard Hacking with Brett Terpstra
Brett Terpstra joins in the Mac Power Users this week to talk about his keyboard hacks, planning workflows, some of Brett's favorite apps, and the looming arrival of Brett's new app, nvUltra.
#495
Aug 11, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
495: Manning the Battle Bridge with Artist Thom Zahler
Comic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows.
#494
Aug 4, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
494: Our Home Offices
This week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.
#493
Jul 28, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
Pastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day and his explorations in content filtering and blocking.
#492
Jul 21, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
492: All of the Ks
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to the boss.
#491
Jul 14, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort
Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.
#490
Jul 7, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
490: Surfin' with Safari
Safari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.
#489
Jun 30, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner, alongside is wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.
#488
Jun 23, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
488: How We Communicate
Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb,
#487
Jun 16, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker
Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.
#486
Jun 9, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
486: Essential iOS Apps
Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.
#485
Jun 4, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager
Stephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share thoughts on the announcements and updates from WWDC.

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