711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom.
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 711
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.
Episodes
710: Apple's Wonderlust Event
Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra.
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 710
709: Save Your Shift Key
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and David's modern typewriter, Stephen's new Plex server and a lot more.
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 709
708: The Obsidian Field Guide
David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level.
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 708
707: Workflows with Ryan Irelan
Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig.
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 707
706: Media Management with Casey Liss
Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media.
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 706
705: macOS Window Management
Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode.
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 705
704: “The Details Matter,” with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Video game industry veteran Shahid Kamal Ahmad rejoins the program to catch David and Stephen up on his work and evolving setup, and then the gang dives into gaming on visionOS, the current state of Android and a lot more.
Aug 06, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 704
703: The Portable HomePod Mini Lifestyle
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display and address a recent controversy about the sailing workout type on the Apple Watch.
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 703
702: Unbridled Enthusiasm, with Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner has been covering Apple since 2000 and has been a user longer than that. He joins David and Stephen to talk about what makes the Apple community special, how the company's tools enable its users and some of his favorite apps and services.
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 702
701: The Safari Extension Roundup
This week, David and Stephen grab their lassos and gather up some of the best Safari extensions out on the free and open range of the App Store.
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 701
700: Our Workflows
To celebrate 700 episodes of the show, David and Stephen talk through how they work, including how MPU gets made each week, how they approach their blogs, other podcasts, videos and more.
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 700
699: Catching Up with TJ Luoma
This week, everyone's favorite nerdy pastor TJ Luoma rejoins the show to update David and Stephen on his tech, how he's learned to take time away from work and some of his new favorite apps and services.
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 699
698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg
Malin Sundberg is one of the developers behind the apps Mercury Weather and Orbit. This week, she joins Stephen and David to discuss her background and work, as well as her hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC.
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 698
697: A Niche of a Niche
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback.
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 697
696: App Subscription Check-In
Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open up their App Store accounts to discuss what they're paying for and why.
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 696
695: Live from WWDC23
Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23.
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 695
694: Workflows with Chance Miller
Chance Miller is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work covering Apple and what the group wants to see at WWDC23.
May 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 694
693: Workflows with Mark Bramhill
Mark Bramhill's name will be familiar to many, as he produced "Welcome to Macintosh." This week, he chats with David and Stephen about his podcasting career, using a Mac mini as a home server, the power of Descript and what it was like to create an emoji.
May 21, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 693
692: State of the Platforms (Spring 2023)
With WWDC just a couple of weeks away, Stephen and David take a look at Apple's various platforms and take stock of where things are in the spring of 2023.
May 14, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 692
691: Workflows with David Rosenthal
David Rosenthal is a world-renown keyboardist, musical director, synthesizer programmer and composer. At the heart of his work is the Mac, and this week he talks with Stephen and David about his background, career, gear and more.
May 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 691
690: Better Touch Tool with Andreas Hegenberg
BetterTouchTool developer Andreas Hegenberg does his first-ever podcast interview about how he wanted to learn to make iPhone apps and stumbled into making one of our favorite Mac utilities, how the app has grown over the years and making a go of it in the software business.
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 690
689: Apple-sized Asteroids
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple.
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 689
688: Workflows with Adam Tow
Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality.
Apr 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 688
687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars
Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more.
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 687
686: Consuming Content in 2023
Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up.
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 686
685: Fighting Digital Distractions
Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This week, David and Stephen talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions that threaten our focus and work.
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 685
684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20
It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 684
683: Workflows with Ian Byrd
Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats.
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 683
682: Full of Surprises
On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 682
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