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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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  • #570
    Jan 10, 2021 · 1 hr 36 min

    570: Mac Security

    From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.

  • #569
    Jan 3, 2021 · 1 hr 26 min

    569: Contextual Computing

    This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds.

  • #568
    Dec 27, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min

    568: Looking Toward 2021

    At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.

  • #567
    Dec 20, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min

    567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues

    In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.

  • #566
    Dec 13, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min

    566: Paperless Strikes Back

    Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide.

  • #563
    Nov 22, 2020 · 2 hr 7 min

    563: macOS Big Sur

    macOS Big Sur brings with it a new design and updated features. This week, Stephen and David wade in to macOS 11, before giving their impressions of the M1-powered MacBook Air.

  • #562
    Nov 15, 2020 · 1 hr 47 min

    562: The First Apple Silicon Macs

    This week, David and Stephen are joined by Kurt Knight, Senior Director, Platform Product Marketing at Apple to talk about the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur. After that, the guys talk about this first wave of new Macs.

  • #561
    Nov 8, 2020 · 1 hr 49 min

    561: iPad Check-In with Federico Viticci

    MacStories Founder Federico Viticci joins David to talk about the iPad and its ecosystem of apps for power users. As the iPad itself becomes more capable, what users can do with it continues to expand, but as the guys discuss, there are still pain points.

  • #560
    Nov 1, 2020 · 1 hr 57 min

    560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin

    Stephen and David are joined by Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, author and developer of the Mac app Hook. He explains how we typically gather, process and use data, and how our computing devices can assist — and detract — in that work.

  • #559
    Oct 25, 2020 · 1 hr 40 min

    559: Research Apps

    A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring.

  • #558
    Oct 18, 2020 · 2 hr 3 min

    558: Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall

    Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones.

  • #557
    Oct 11, 2020 · 1 hr 27 min

    557: Grading the Intel Era

    With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows.

  • #556
    Oct 4, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min

    556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua

    Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.

  • #555
    Sep 27, 2020 · 1 hr 35 min

    555: iOS 14 Extravaganza

    iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.

  • #554
    Sep 20, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min

    554: Read-it-later Services

    Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event.

  • #553
    Sep 13, 2020 · 1 hr 25 min

    553: Sparky's Wrong ... Again

    On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more.

  • #552
    Sep 6, 2020 · 1 hr 54 min

    552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent

    Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend it.

  • #551
    Aug 30, 2020 · 1 hr 38 min

    551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger

    David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes *Frozen,* *Muppets Most Wanted,* *The Avengers* and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs, numerous applications and a full-blown orchestra.

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