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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#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.
#490
Jul 7, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
490: Surfin' with Safari
Safari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.
#489
Jun 30, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner, alongside is wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.
#488
Jun 23, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
488: How We Communicate
Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb,
#487
Jun 16, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker
Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.
#486
Jun 9, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
486: Essential iOS Apps
Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.
#485
Jun 4, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager
Stephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share thoughts on the announcements and updates from WWDC.
#484
May 26, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.
#483
May 19, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.
#482
May 12, 2019 · 1 hr 31 min
482: Color Me Interested
David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.
#481
May 5, 2019 · 1 hr 34 min
481: Finder and Its Alternatives
At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful.
#480
Apr 28, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.
#479
Apr 21, 2019 · 1 hr 33 min
479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and more.
#478
Apr 14, 2019 · 1 hr 28 min
478: Journaling with Day One
Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.
#477
Apr 7, 2019 · 1 hr 17 min
477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.
#476
Mar 31, 2019 · 1 hr 42 min
476: Exploring the Mac App Store
Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.
#475
Mar 24, 2019 · 1 hr 36 min
475: Something Smells Funny
The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.
#474
Mar 17, 2019 · 1 hr 32 min
474: Using the iPad as a Laptop
When thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.
#473
Mar 10, 2019 · 1 hr 37 min
473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.
#472
Mar 3, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
472: Live in Chicago with Friends
Live from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.

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