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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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#784
Feb 16, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and David about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares some of his other favorite AI-powered tools and some of his concerns about the future of AI.
#783
Feb 9, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
783: Managing Notification Frustration
🚨 Breaking News: On this episode, David and Stephen dive into Apple's vast sea of notification settings. They also cover best practices and where Apple has gotten things wrong. Open this alert to hear more! 🚨
#782
Feb 2, 2025 · 1 hr 37 min
782: Apple Intelligence Review
Stephen and David have been using Apple's AI features since they showed up in betas last year. Today, they share their findings and talk about what's worth your time — and what's not — when it comes to Apple Intelligence.
#781
Jan 26, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide
David has updated the Productivity Field Guide for 2025. This week, he and Stephen discuss what's new in the course, what changes he has made to his various production workflows, and more.
#780
Jan 19, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes
Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track.
#779
Jan 12, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
779: An AirPods Launcher
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback.
#778
Jan 5, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
778: Exploring the Task Management Environment
With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond.
#777
Dec 29, 2024 · 29 min
777: Setup Nostalgia
The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them.
#776
Dec 22, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
776: Tech That Worked in 2024
Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year.
#775
Dec 15, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.
#774
Dec 8, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table.
#773
Dec 1, 2024 · 2 hr 2 min
773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.
#772
Nov 24, 2024 · 1 hr 34 min
772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both.
#771
Nov 17, 2024 · 1 hr 21 min
771: Beauty & Friction
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks.
#770
Nov 10, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
770: The 2024 MPU Gift Guide
Stephen is back from his sabbatical and joins David just in time for some holiday shopping.
#769
Nov 3, 2024 · 1 hr 29 min
769: Alex Cox, Vision Pro Champion
This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done.
#768
Oct 27, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.
#767
Oct 20, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
767: Apple in Education with Barrett Mosbacker
Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education.
#766
Oct 13, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
766: Automation Golden Age with Stephen Millard
Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation.
#765
Oct 6, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
765: Inventing the Internet, with Glenn Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows.

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