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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#530
Apr 5, 2020 · 1 hr 17 min
530: Working From Home
All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home.
#529
Mar 29, 2020 · 1 hr 38 min
529: State of the Mac
For many of us, the Mac is the center of our computing lives, and it's no secret the Mac has had its up and downs over the last decade. This week, David and Stephen discuss the current hardware and software that makes up our beloved computing platform.
#528
Mar 22, 2020 · 1 hr 55 min
528: The Merlin Awakens
MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more.
#527
Mar 15, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
527: Dictation and Text Capture
Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don't think about how to make that process more productive. This week, David and Stephen explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work with.
#526
Mar 8, 2020 · 1 hr 29 min
526: I Don’t Aspire to Anything Else
It's feedback time! David celebrates his 5th year of being independent, while Stephen has settled on an application to manage his tech history research. Then, more on Do Not Disturb and a whole bunch of listener questions.
#525
Mar 1, 2020 · 1 hr 15 min
525: Workflows with David Wain
Writer and director David Wain returns to the show to share how his creative process has changed over the years, and walks Stephen and David through the steps of making a show like *Medical Police.*
#524
Feb 23, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
524: Photographing the Stars, with Andrew Burwell
The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe.
#523
Feb 16, 2020 · 1 hr 42 min
523: State of the iPad
In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform.
#522
Feb 9, 2020 · 1 hr 21 min
522: iCloud Family Sharing
Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service.
#521
Feb 2, 2020 · 1 hr 26 min
521: Taming Notifications
From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness.
#520
Jan 26, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
520: Weather Apps & Gear
Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite.
#519
Jan 19, 2020 · 1 hr 33 min
519: Workflows with Greg Pierce
Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time *not* to upgrade to a new device.
#518
Jan 12, 2020 · 1 hr 24 min
518: Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett
Mark Hackett runs a small non-profit working in Sudan, named Operation Broken Silence. This week, he joins David and some other Hackett guy to talk about data management so far from home, the power of Apple's apps like Pages and his move to the iPad Pro.
#517
Jan 5, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
517: State of the iPhone
The iPhone has become many people's primary device for many different types of tasks. On this episode, Stephen and David look at the current state of the hardware, software and services that make up Apple's most popular product.
#516
Dec 29, 2019 · 1 hr 35 min
516: Looking Toward 2020
David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020.
#515
Dec 22, 2019 · 1 hr 39 min
515: Stephen Takes One for the Team
It's feedback time! David and Stephen revisit media management and external drives, then talk about David's 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps and USB-C hubs. Then Stephen makes a confession, which David takes rather well.
#514
Dec 10, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
514: Apple is Listening — The 2019 Mac Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter
David and Stephen interview Thomas Grove Carter, a video editor who has been using Final Cut Pro X on the 2019 Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR.
#513
Dec 8, 2019 · 1 hr 40 min
513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees
Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.
#512
Dec 1, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
512: Ask the Genius
Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar — or into the Genius Grove, as it were — to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS device and iCloud. Then, he and David talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying.
#511
Nov 24, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
511: 2019 Developer Roundtable
Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile and Dave Teare of AgileBits join David and Stephen to talk through Apple's year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, VC funding and more.

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