645: Live Q&A with Stephen and David
This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions.
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 645
Mac Power Users
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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644: Some Cool Mac Utilities
David and Stephen catch up on some recent updates to some stalwarts of the macOS utility landscape, and talk about some other apps that make their Mac setups complete.
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 644
643: WWDC 2022
Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22.
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 643
642: Shortcuts for Mac
Shortcuts arrived on the Mac a year ago, and in the time since, Apple and third-party developers have worked to make it a real contender in terms of automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app and David's new Field Guide on the topic.
May 29, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 642
641: Catching up with Federico Viticci
MacStories boss Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about the iPad's apparent stagnation and how the Mac has grown over the last few years. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more.
May 22, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 641
640: The iPhone App Roundup
The App Store didn't launch until a year after the first iPhone, but it has defined the smartphone era. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of their favorite iPhone apps.
May 15, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 640
639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts
In the inaugural meeting of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Drafts and their use of the application. Then they are joined by Drafts developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users, its 10th anniversary and how Greg uses Drafts himself.
May 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 639
638: A Mac Setup Consulting Company
Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the go.
May 01, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 638
637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time
David and Stephen both track how they spend their time. In this episode, they discuss the approaches and tools they use to see how they spend their days.
Apr 24, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 637
636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy
Ryan JA Murphy is a writer and Ph.D. student who is using the Mac and iPad to work with information systems and design science. This week, Stephen and David talk with him about his workflows for research, data organization and more.
Apr 17, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 636
635: Workflows with Allison Sheridan
Allison Sheridan has been a Mac user since the very beginning and has been talking about Apple and its products since late 2005. She joins Stephen and David to talk about her experience with the platform, her use of diagramming in blog posts and much, much more.
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 635
634: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera
The iPhone has all but killed the point-and-shoot camera market. This week, Stephen and David talk about the hardware and software that makes the iPhone such a good camera for photography.
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 634
633: Workflows with Nick Milo
Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management.
Mar 27, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 633
632: Be the Most Mac Pro
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more.
Mar 20, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 632
631: Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley
Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme.
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 631
630: Preview Deep Dive
Preview has been in every Mac's Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Today, Stephen and David dive into the program, exploring is wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs.
Mar 06, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 630
629: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry
Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.
Feb 27, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 629
628: Stream Deck Power Users
The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 628
627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor
Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam's writing a script and has news to share on some new tools and workflows.
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 627
626: It's Like Two Dozen Calendars
In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 626
625: Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans
YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 625
624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing
Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of these apps and which ones could use some love from the folks in Cupertino.
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 624
623: Collaboration and Project Planning
Very few people work alone at the top of a mountain. For the rest of us, things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. David and Stephen talk about these topics and discuss some of their apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive.
Jan 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 623
622: Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whatley
Stephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whatley to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology.
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 622
621: Sparky Freedom
After 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time.
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 621
620: The State of Apple in 2021
As the year draws to a close, David and Stephen survey the landscape and talk through the products, services and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year.
Dec 26, 2021•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 620
619: Home Studio Updates
David had to move his home office, while Stephen built a cabin. This week, the guys compare notes on how their studios have evolved over the last couple of years.
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 619
618: Making Movies at Pixar, with John Soliman
Stephen and David chat with John Soliman, a 2nd Assistant Editor at Pixar about his workflows and how collaboration works at the studio.
Dec 12, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 618
617: Back in Whack
David and Stephen are joined by Apple's Jeremy Butcher to discuss the company's new Business Essentials program. Then, the guys revisit iCloud storage management, clipboard apps and email providers. USB-C hubs and migrating to an Apple silicon Mac are also discussed.
Dec 05, 2021•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 617
616: The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut
Stephen and David are joined by Daniel Jalkut. After his absence is blamed on an innocent co-host, Daniel chats with the guys about his indie development career, the new MacBook Pro and the many options developers face when picking a method for writing a macOS application.
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 616
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