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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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  • #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.

  • #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.

  • #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.

  • #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.

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