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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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#590
May 30, 2021 · 1 hr 24 min
590: Our Video Workflows
David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.
#589
May 23, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos
David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
#588
May 16, 2021 · 1 hr 32 min
588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian
Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years.
#587
May 9, 2021 · 1 hr 46 min
587: Catching Up with Casey Liss
Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos.
#586
May 2, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min
586: iPhone Productivity
As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done.
#585
Apr 25, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
585: Spring Loaded
In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful.
#584
Apr 18, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
584: Everything Fades to Black
It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale!
#583
Apr 11, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
583: The Obsidian Deep Dive
With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents.
#582
Apr 4, 2021 · 1 hr 45 min
582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.
#581
Mar 28, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David
On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses.
#580
Mar 21, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
580: Twenty Years of OS X
After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple.
#579
Mar 14, 2021 · 1 hr 42 min
579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30
The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive.
#578
Mar 7, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min
578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley
David and Stephen are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. They discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. August then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services.
#577
Feb 28, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by the show to tell David and Stephen about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac and creating music with a computer.
#576
Feb 21, 2021 · 1 hr 41 min
576: No Judgement Here
In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.
#575
Feb 14, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.
#574
Feb 7, 2021 · 1 hr 29 min
574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks
This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.
#573
Jan 31, 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
573: Rosemary Orchard Returns
The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pingdom: Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Rosemary Orchard – Automation and productivity geek Rosemary Orchard (@RosemaryOrchard) / Twitter Automators - Relay FM Nested Folders Podcast iOS Today | TWiT The Pen Addict LG UltraWide Monitors: 21:9 IPS Display | LG USA BetterTouchTool SHURE BETA 87A Vocal Microphone Scarlett Solo | Focusrite Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Logitech BRIO Webcam with 4K Ultra HD Video & HDR Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay FM Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPads Noodlesoft – Hazel – Simply Useful Software DEVONthink Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian 1Writer Use Back Tap on your iPhone - Apple Support Plex Don Melton's Video Transcoding Tools Infuse 6 MakeMKV HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder Sonarr Radarr FileBot - The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support Keyboard Maestro 9.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Rosemary's Medication Shortcut SwitchBot Curtain Homebridge Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub Aqara Smart Home Devices Harmony Remotes, Universal Remote Controls | Logitech Integromat - The glue of the internet Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Pi-hole – Network-wide protection Bobby Dark Noise Panic - Nova
#572
Jan 24, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
572: iPhone & iPad Tips
As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. This time, David and Stephen run though a whole bunch of their favorite ways to get more out of these devices.
#571
Jan 17, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
571: Catching up with Jeff Richardson
Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to the show to update Stephen and David on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows.

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