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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#484
May 26, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.
#483
May 19, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.
#482
May 12, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
482: Color Me Interested
David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.
#481
May 5, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
481: Finder and Its Alternatives
At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful.
#480
Apr 28, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.
#479
Apr 21, 2019 · 1 hr 33 min
479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and more.
#478
Apr 14, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
478: Journaling with Day One
Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.
#477
Apr 7, 2019 · 1 hr 17 min
477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.
#476
Mar 31, 2019 · 1 hr 42 min
476: Exploring the Mac App Store
Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.
#475
Mar 24, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
475: Something Smells Funny
The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.
#474
Mar 17, 2019 · 1 hr 32 min
474: Using the iPad as a Laptop
When thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.
#473
Mar 10, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.
#472
Mar 3, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
472: Live in Chicago with Friends
Live from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.
#471
Feb 24, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
471: Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My!
David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips.
#470
Feb 17, 2019 · 1 hr 20 min
470: From Computing to Sheep Farming, with Oogie McGuire
Programmer and sheep farmer Oogie McGuire talks about LambTracker, her application for managing flocks and the hardware that goes along with it, as well as her on-going project of digitizing historical photos.
#469
Feb 10, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
469: Running a Business with G Suite
With G Suite, Google offers paid versions of its free web apps and services. This week, Stephen and David discuss their usage of these tools, and how G Suite compares to other solutions available to individuals and small businesses.
#468
Feb 3, 2019 · 1 hr 30 min
468: Mixing Macs and Microsoft with Christina Warren
Christina Warren, tech commentator, podcaster and Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft drops by to talk about using a Mac at work, the state of PowerPoint and how to get the most out of tech when traveling the world.
#467
Jan 27, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
467: Fitness Apps & Tech
The iPhone and Apple Watch can be helpful in managing health and fitness, and coupled with the breadth of options in the App Store, they can become powerful tools in improving our well-being.
#466
Jan 20, 2019 · 2 hr 3 min
466: John Gruber Returns
John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show join David and Stephen for a discussion about writing and podcasting, as well as WWDC and what the future may hold for the iPad and Mac.
#465
Jan 14, 2019 · 1 hr 43 min
465: The Mighty Mac mini
Introduced as a low-cost way to switch to the Mac, the Mac mini can now be found working quietly as home and office servers, hosting files, media, backups and more.

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