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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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#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.
#744
May 8, 2024 · 1 hr 38 min
744: Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event
This week, Apple unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn't at the heart of the iPad's struggles.
#743
May 5, 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
743: The Current AI Moment
AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what's not ready for prime time yet.
#742
Apr 28, 2024 · 1 hr 45 min
742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri
Neil Jhaveri founded Mimestream, a macOS email app for Gmail users. Stephen and David talk to Neil about his time at Apple, Mimestream's roadmap (including an iOS version and supporting non-Google services), and email's place in today's world.
#741
Apr 21, 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
741: In the Apple Trust Zone
On this feedback episode, the guys catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac's startup sound.
#740
Apr 14, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min
740: “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett
Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and David to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor.
#739
Apr 7, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
739: Checking in on Freeform
David and Stephen revisit Freeform and discuss how it's improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. They also share how they use the app and how it shines in visionOS.
#738
Mar 31, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min
738: Apple Collecting 101
Stephen walks David through the ins and outs of collecting old Apple gear, and the pair take the wraps off an MPU redesign.
#737
Mar 24, 2024 · 1 hr 30 min
737: Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger
David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He joins the guys to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made.
#736
Mar 17, 2024 · 1 hr 19 min
736: Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware
Stephen and David offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company's car project.
#735
Mar 10, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
735: Catching up with Ryan JA Murphy
Ryan Murphy returns to the Mac Power Users to discuss systems design principles when choosing software and workflows, intelligent use of AI tools, Obsidian, and using technology as a parent.
#734
Mar 3, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
734: I Got to Be the Hero
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David check in with the Vision Pro, discuss plumbing super powers, the mysteries of AppleCare, and more.
#733
Feb 25, 2024 · 1 hr 20 min
733: Our Favorite iPhone Apps
David and Stephen battle it out in naming their favorite iOS apps.
#732
Feb 18, 2024 · 1 hr 25 min
732: Catching up with Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy drops by the show to talk about the journey behind his upcoming book, his love of the Freewrite family of products, and how he runs his growing online business.

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