Marco Arment joins to discuss his podcast app for iOS, Overcast, which just received a major rewrite for its 10th anniversary. David and Stephen talk to Marco about that project, how he thinks through user feedback, and Apple's annual release cycle. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Marc...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 759
Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. KRCS : Get your new Mac with all your preferred specs, with pricing you won't find anywhere el...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 758
Subtitle: CleanShot X, iStat Menus, PopClip, & Kaleidoscope On this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Xojo : Create native cross-platform apps. Use code MPU24 for 15% off any licence. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free epi...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 757
David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Xojo : Create native cross-platform apps. Use ...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 756
David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newslet...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 755
Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Damien Schreurs Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 754
David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: ...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 753
Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Guest Starring: Sigmund Judge Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Sigmund Judge (@sigmund@mastodon.screen...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 752
David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submi...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 751
David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newslett...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 750
Subtitle: Unpacking WWDC24 WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Links and Show Notes: Sign...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 749
Subtitle: Feedback & the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide In this feedback episode, the guys discuss iMessage, Arc, Notes, and more. Then, they chat about OmniFocus 4 and David's new Field Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Get 10% off the OmniFocus 4 Field...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 748
Arc is a new browser that started life on macOS in 2022. David and Stephen have been using it for months, taking notes and gathering thoughts. This week, they discuss its features, and how AI could change the way people browse the web. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Note...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 747
iMessage is one of the stickiest parts of the Apple ecosystem, and this week, the guys discuss some of its features, explore its security credentials, and share some tips for making it run smoothly. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show No...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 746
Subtitle: Remembering the Apple Advanced Technology Group John Buck published a book covering the "Apple Technology Group," a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right ...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 745
This week, Apple unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn't at the heart of the iPad's struggles. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. ExpressVPN : High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire gre...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 744
AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what's not ready for prime time yet. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Links and Show Notes: Sig...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 743
Neil Jhaveri founded Mimestream, a macOS email app for Gmail users. Stephen and David talk to Neil about his time at Apple, Mimestream's roadmap (including an iOS version and supporting non-Google services), and email's place in today's world. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Ecamm : Powerful live st...
Apr 28, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 742
On this feedback episode, the guys catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac's startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newslette...
Apr 21, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 741
Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and David to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starrin...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 740
David and Stephen revisit Freeform and discuss how it's improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. They also share how they use the app and how it shines in visionOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segm...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 739
Stephen walks David through the ins and outs of collecting old Apple gear, and the pair take the wraps off an MPU redesign. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! AdBlock Pro : Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regula...
Mar 31, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 738
David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He joins the guys to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right n...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 737
Stephen and David offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company's car project. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Mor...
Mar 17, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 736
Ryan Murphy returns to the Mac Power Users to discuss systems design principles when choosing software and workflows, intelligent use of AI tools, Obsidian, and using technology as a parent. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses world...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 735
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David check in with the Vision Pro, discuss plumbing super powers, the mysteries of AppleCare, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Parallels Desktop : Run Windows on Mac with a virtual machine. Get 15% off with code POWER15. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. M...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 734
David and Stephen battle it out in naming their favorite iOS apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email n...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 733
Mike Vardy drops by the show to talk about the journey behind his upcoming book, his love of the Freewrite family of products, and how he runs his growing online business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email ne...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 732
Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions Apple Vision Pro is here. David and Stephen share their initial thoughts on Apple's first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity and then answer some listener questions about the device. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you ...
Feb 11, 2024•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 731
Jeff Richardson returns to the show to talk about how AI has changed how he works with documents and how technologies like spatial computing and Standby can impact day-to-day workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac : Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen n...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 730
