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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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#764
Sep 29, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
764: New iPhones & Software Releases
Stephen and David talk about Apple's new hardware, then take a tour of macOS Sequoia, iOS and iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11.
#763
Sep 22, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
763: Workflows with William Gallagher
William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator joins David to share his favorite Mac hardware and workflows.
#762
Sep 10, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
762: It’s Glowtime
Apple's September event brought new iPhones, updated AirPods, and a revised Apple Watch line. Stephen and David sort through the news and share their thoughts.
#761
Sep 8, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min
761: Mr. Automation: Matt Cassinelli
Matt Cassinelli joins the show to discuss his background with Workflow and Apple and how it led to him becoming the "Shortcuts Guy." The group then discusses Apple's automation tools across its platforms, and how those tools have extended to the web.
#760
Sep 1, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
760: Production Workflow Check-In
David and Stephen take inventory of what software and services they're using in their content businesses, and how they work with their respective teams across multiple time zones and platforms.
#759
Aug 25, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
759: The New Overcast, with Marco Arment
Marco Arment joins to discuss his podcast app for iOS, Overcast, which just received a major rewrite for its 10th anniversary. David and Stephen talk to Marco about that project, how he thinks through user feedback, and Apple's annual release cycle.
#758
Aug 18, 2024 · 1 hr 11 min
758: Apple Intelligence's Early Days
Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode.
#757
Aug 11, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
757: Four Great Mac Utilities
On this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users.
#756
Aug 4, 2024 · 1 hr 26 min
756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth
David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications.
#755
Jul 28, 2024 · 1 hr 12 min
755: 700 MB of GIFs
David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week.
#754
Jul 21, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
754: Passwords, Passkeys, & Beyond, with Damien Schreurs
Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application.
#753
Jul 14, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
753: Apple Gear & Accessories
David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness.
#752
Jul 7, 2024 · 1 hr 39 min
752: Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge
Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more.
#751
Jun 30, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
751: Vision Pro Check-in
David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives.
#750
Jun 23, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
750: Our Betas Era (Summer 2024)
David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year.
#749
Jun 13, 2024 · 1 hr 52 min
749: The Year of Apple Intelligence
WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new.
#748
Jun 9, 2024 · 1 hr 17 min
748: On the 13th Day
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss iMessage, Arc, Notes, and more. Then, they chat about OmniFocus 4 and David's new Field Guide.
#747
Jun 2, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
747: Exploring the Arc Browser
Arc is a new browser that started life on macOS in 2022. David and Stephen have been using it for months, taking notes and gathering thoughts. This week, they discuss its features, and how AI could change the way people browse the web.
#746
May 26, 2024 · 1 hr 23 min
746: All About iMessage
iMessage is one of the stickiest parts of the Apple ecosystem, and this week, the guys discuss some of its features, explore its security credentials, and share some tips for making it run smoothly.
#745
May 19, 2024 · 1 hr 27 min
745: “Inventing the Future” with John Buck
John Buck published a book covering the "Apple Technology Group," a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today.

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