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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#550
Aug 23, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
550: The World of RSS
RSS can bring news, blog posts and even podcasts to you, without needing to visit a bunch of different website. This week, Stephen and David talk about the rise of numerous RSS services and apps they've seen over the last few years and what they use.
#549
Aug 16, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
549: Brett Terpstra's New Robe
Brett Terpstra returns to the show to talk about the Touch Bar, regular expressions, Markdown and what Apple Silicon Macs will mean for macOS applications and utilities.
#548
Aug 9, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
548: Jumping Into Markdown
From jotting quick notes to writing for the web, Markdown has become a very popular choice for formatting plain text. It's syntax is human-readable and easy to learn. This week, David and Stephen teach Markdown 101 and more.
#547
Aug 2, 2020 · 1 hr 31 min
547: Of a Certain Age, with Jim Metzendorf
This week, the editor of Mac Power Users, Jim Metzendorf, talks to Stephen and David about his background in audio and photography, and how the gear and workflows have changed in those fields over the years.
#546
Jul 26, 2020 · 1 hr 39 min
546: The Best Listeners
On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices.
#545
Jul 19, 2020 · 1 hr 42 min
545: State of the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch has undergone massive changes since its introduction in 2014. This week, Stephen and David review some of that history, then launch into a conversation of the platform's strengths and weaknesses and how they use their Watches.
#544
Jul 12, 2020 · 1 hr 30 min
544: The Notes Roundup
The market for note taking applications is huge. There are options that just deal in plain-text, apps that serve as "everything buckets," and still others focused on automation. This week, David and Stephen cover some of the better options out there.
#543
Jul 5, 2020 · 1 hr 28 min
543: A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith
This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship.
#542
Jun 28, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
542: Beta Tales
It's beta season, and David and Stephen have reported for duty with reports of new features and general thoughts on macOS Big Sur, iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as watchOS 7. Plus, a brief announcement about something coming in July.
#541
Jun 23, 2020 · 1 hr 36 min
541: WWDC 2020
Recorded just a few hours after the WWDC keynote, Stephen and David share their reactions to iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac's transition to Apple-designed processors.
#540
Jun 14, 2020 · 1 hr 37 min
540: Subroutine in the Brain
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk more about email and working from home, but also get into what it takes to make a MacSparky Field Guide and some weird problems they've recently encountered with their tech.
#539
Jun 7, 2020 · 1 hr 53 min
539: Back to Email
David has finally roped Stephen into talking about email. Topics include email services, apps and strategies. Later in the show, they are joined by Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley to hear about two specific apps they use every day.
#538
May 31, 2020 · 1 hr 54 min
538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson
PCalc developer James Thomson joins David and Stephen to talk about his background with the Mac, and what it take to build and maintain the same application over multiple decades.
#537
May 24, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
537: The Photos Field Guide and Apple Photos
From the early days of iPhoto to now, with Photos.app and iCloud, Apple has offered increasingly-robust photo management tools for its users. This episode, David and Stephen walk through the features and tools you should know about.
#536
May 17, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
536: Our Bags
A nerd's bag can say a lot about them. This week, David and Stephen empty theirs to talk through their choices and how they've changed over the years.
#535
May 10, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
535: State of the Platform: Apple Services
From iCloud to Apple TV+, Apple's range of services is broader then ever, but how do they all stack up? Is this shift to services changed how users should view the company?
#534
May 3, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
534: The Business of Emoji, with Jeremy Burge
Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge joins David and Stephen to talk about emoji, how they're made and why they've found such huge success. Then, he explains how tech needs change when one lives on a ⛵.
#533
Apr 26, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
533: Feeling Frisky with my Money
On this feedback episode, David shares some about an upcoming studio move, and Stephen talks about recent experimentation with a teleprompter. Also on the docket: connected home cameras, more on working from home and the iPhone SE.
#532
Apr 19, 2020 · 1 hr 19 min
532: BetterTouchTool
BetterTouchTool takes a Mac's input devices and turns them into automation triggers. It can transform the Touch Bar into a customized set of tools and make a Trackpad or Mouse much more powerful.
#531
Apr 12, 2020 · 1 hr 42 min
531: Teaching with GoodNotes, with David MacDonald
Dr. David MacDonald is a musician and professor with a unique way of using the iPad, Apple TV and GoodNotes together to engage and equip his students.

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