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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#510
Nov 17, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
510: The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide
It's that time again; the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned.
#509
Nov 10, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
509: Brent Simmons, Man of Many Hats
Stephen and David are joined by Brent Simmons, who works in marketing at The Omni Group. They talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation before shifting gears to discuss Brent's RSS reader, NetNewsWire.
#508
Nov 3, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
508: One for Me and One for You, with Sara Dietschy
YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins Stephen and David to share about her video work, from cameras to editing. They also discuss managing large files across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business.
#507
Oct 27, 2019 · 1 hr 29 min
507: Ian Elsner & His Stick of Gum PC
David and Stephen talk with Ian Elsner, a museum exhibit creator who is using the iPhone SE, iPad Pro and an Intel Compute Stick together in some very interesting and unusual ways to help develop educational exhibits for kids and adults.
#506
Oct 20, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
506: iOS Accessories
Our iOS devices go with us just about everywhere, and pairing them with some select accessories can make them more useful in more situations. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of the products that they rely on when using their iPhones & iPads.
#505
Oct 13, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
505: Chris Bailey and the Noah's Ark of Dongles
Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad.
#504
Oct 7, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
504: The Release of macOS Catalina
macOS Catalina is here. It breaks with a lot of the past, while showing us a bit of what the future of the Mac may hold. In this special bonus episode, David and Stephen dive into what's what in this year's release of macOS.
#503
Oct 6, 2019 · 1 hr 24 min
503: Fax the Updates, with Dave Hamilton
David and Stephen are joined by Dave Hamilton to talk about his work at The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, his approach to podcasting, how covering Apple has changed over the years and some software tools every Mac user should know about.
#502
Sep 29, 2019 · 1 hr 46 min
502: I Saw Your Face on the Internet
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Alfred and backups and talk about iOS 13's bumpy release and the new iPhone and Apple Watch. Stephen gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon.
#501
Sep 22, 2019 · 1 hr 46 min
501: iOS 13 and the Shortcuts Field Guide
iOS 13 is here, and is full of new features. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of their favorites, after talking through the changes Apple has made to Shortcuts.
#500
Sep 15, 2019 · 1 hr 9 min
500: David in the Hot Seat
Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color.
#499
Sep 8, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
499: Backups and Updates
Backing up our devices is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk backup strategies before offering advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS.
#498
Sep 1, 2019 · 1 hr 40 min
498: Back to School with Jake Wilson
Stephen and David chat with Jake Wilson, an elementary school principal — and a student himself — about using technology in and beyond the classroom, ranging from smart boards and shortcuts to Google Docs and waffles.
#497
Aug 25, 2019 · 1 hr 25 min
497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar
macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. David and Stephen compare these tools.
#496
Aug 18, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
496: Keyboard Hacking with Brett Terpstra
Brett Terpstra joins in the Mac Power Users this week to talk about his keyboard hacks, planning workflows, some of Brett's favorite apps, and the looming arrival of Brett's new app, nvUltra.
#495
Aug 11, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
495: Manning the Battle Bridge with Artist Thom Zahler
Comic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows.
#494
Aug 4, 2019 · 1 hr 41 min
494: Our Home Offices
This week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.
#493
Jul 28, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
Pastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day and his explorations in content filtering and blocking.
#492
Jul 21, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
492: All of the Ks
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to the boss.
#491
Jul 14, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort
Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.

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