Mac Power Users

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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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#689
Apr 23, 2023 · 1 hr 26 min
689: Apple-sized Asteroids
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple.
#688
Apr 16, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
688: Workflows with Adam Tow
Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality.
#687
Apr 9, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars
Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more.
#686
Apr 2, 2023 · 1 hr 45 min
686: Consuming Content in 2023
Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up.
#685
Mar 26, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
685: Fighting Digital Distractions
Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This week, David and Stephen talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions.
#684
Mar 19, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20
It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!
#683
Mar 12, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
683: Workflows with Ian Byrd
Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video.
#682
Mar 5, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min
682: Full of Surprises
On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.
#681
Feb 26, 2023 · 1 hr 37 min
681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs
In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't.
#680
Feb 19, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
680: Workflows with Marco Arment
Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023.
#679
Feb 12, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps
Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items.
#678
Feb 5, 2023 · 1 hr 34 min
678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano
Relay FM's VP of Sales drops by the show to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable.
#677
Jan 29, 2023 · 1 hr 31 min
677: Software Club: Fantastical
In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen over the years.
#676
Jan 22, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke
Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and much more.
#675
Jan 15, 2023 · 1 hr 40 min
675: Cruisin' with CarPlay
Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay.
#674
Jan 8, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc
Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey.
#673
Jan 1, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
673: Apple's New Freeform App
It's not every day that Apple releases a new productivity app, but with iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, the company launched Freeform, an infinite canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information.
#672
Dec 25, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
672: Tech That Worked in 2022
Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs.
#671
Dec 18, 2022 · 1 hr 33 min
671: Out of the Water
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions.
#670
Dec 11, 2022 · 1 hr 17 min
670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio
Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software.

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