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 Hackett.

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Episodes

803: Checking in on the Betas

Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 803

802: The Ubiquiti Universe

This episode dives deep into Ubiquiti's Unify product line, exploring their routers, switches, access points, and camera systems. Stephen shares his experience switching from Eero to Unify, highlighting the extensive control offered by the software and the benefits of a unified ecosystem. David voices skepticism from a consumer perspective, leading to a discussion on the pros and cons of Unify for both home users and businesses, including cost, flexibility, security, and the level of technical detail involved.

Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 802

801: WWDC 2025: A Return to Form

Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 801

800: Three Weeks Too Late

Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 800

799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell

Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 799

798: The Email Overwhelm Problem

May 25, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 798

797: "A Power User in Life," with Jaimee Finney

May 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 797

796: The Alfred Field Guide

This episode dives deep into Alfred, the powerful Mac utility that goes far beyond basic app launching. David Sparks discusses his new Alfred Field Guide, explaining the app's core features like app and file search, clipboard history, snippets, and Universal Actions. The hosts explore the extensive world of Alfred Workflows, highlighting how they enable deep customization and automation, making complex tasks keyboard-driven and efficient.

May 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 796

795: Our iPad Usage

May 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 795

794: Back to the Mac, with Chris Lawley

Apr 27, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 794

793: Accurate, Not Boring

Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 793

792: Where Automation Meets Intention, with Kim Caloca-Madden

Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 792

791: Exploring iCloud.com

Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 791

790: Wandering Around The Verge, with David Pierce

Mar 30, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 790

789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell

Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 789

788: Travel Tech

Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 788

787: Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars

Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 787

786: Catching up with John Soliman

Mar 02, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 786

785: First of All, I'm David Sparks

Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 785

784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt

Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 784

783: Managing Notification Frustration

Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 783

782: Apple Intelligence Review

Feb 02, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 782

781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide

Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 781

780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes

Stephen and David explore their iPhone home screens and focus mode setups, sharing tips for maximizing efficiency and minimizing distractions. They discuss widget choices, app organization, and how focus modes can improve productivity and intentionality. Sponsors like 1Password, Squarespace, NetSuite, and OneBlocker are highlighted.

Jan 19, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 780

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