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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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#791
Apr 6, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
791: Exploring iCloud.com
iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. This week, the guys walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including data recovery tools, account settings, and more.
#790
Mar 30, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
790: Wandering Around The Verge, with David Pierce
David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream.
#789
Mar 23, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell
Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and David to talk about using an iPad as his only computer for eight and a half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac.
#788
Mar 16, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min
788: Travel Tech
All aboard! David and Stephen talk about the tech, bags, and planning that go into their travel.
#787
Mar 9, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
787: Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars
It's been a while, so Stephen and David share what is in their Macs' menu bars, touching on some all-time great macOS apps.
#786
Mar 2, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
786: Catching up with John Soliman
John Soliman returns to the show to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar's "Win or Lose," and discuss video transcoding.
#785
Feb 23, 2025 · 1 hr 43 min
785: First of All, I'm David Sparks
Stephen and David talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway.
#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.

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