Brett Terpstra returns to the show to talk about the Touch Bar, regular expressions, Markdown and what Apple Silicon Macs will mean for macOS applications and utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 549
From jotting quick notes to writing for the web, Markdown has become a very popular choice for formatting plain text. It's syntax is human-readable and easy to learn. This week, David and Stephen teach Markdown 101 and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. 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...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 548
This week, the editor of Mac Power Users, Jim Metzendorf, talks to Stephen and David about his background in audio and photography, and how the gear and workflows have changed in those fields over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 547
On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Marty So...
Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 546
The Apple Watch has undergone massive changes since its introduction in 2014. This week, Stephen and David review some of that history, then launch into a conversation of the platform's strengths and weaknesses and how they use their Watches. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 545
The market for note taking applications is huge. There are options that just deal in plain-text, apps that serve as "everything buckets," and still others focused on automation. This week, David and Stephen cover some of the better options out there. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. The Intrazone by Micr...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 544
This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first ...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 543
It's beta season, and David and Stephen have reported for duty with reports of new features and general thoughts on macOS Big Sur, iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as watchOS 7. Plus, a brief announcement about something coming in July. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Cotton Bureau : Shop Graphic Tees, Hoodies, and More. Use MPU10 for 10% off. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Not...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 542
Recorded just a few hours after the WWDC keynote, Stephen and David share their reactions to iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac's transition to Apple-designed processors. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link an...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 541
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk more about email and working from home, but also get into what it takes to make a MacSparky Field Guide and some weird problems they've recently encountered with their tech. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conver...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 540
David has finally roped Stephen into talking about email. Topics include email services, apps and strategies. Later in the show, they are joined by Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley to hear about two specific apps they use every day. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with th...
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 539
PCalc developer James Thomson joins David and Stephen to talk about his background with the Mac, and what it take to build and maintain the same application over multiple decades. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and j...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 538
From the early days of iPhoto to now, with Photos.app and iCloud, Apple has offered increasingly-robust photo management tools for its users. This episode, David and Stephen walk through the features and tools you should know about. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Li...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 537
A nerd's bag can say a lot about them. This week, David and Stephen empty theirs to talk through their choices and how they've changed over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your n...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 536
From iCloud to Apple TV+, Apple's range of services is broader then ever, but how do they all stack up? Is this shift to services changed how users should view the company? This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Uptake, from Microsoft : A new show on all things tech and community from Microsoft Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a membe...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 535
Emojipedia founder Jeremy Burge joins David and Stephen to talk about emoji, how they're made and why they've found such huge success. Then, he explains how tech needs change when one lives on a ⛵. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 534
On this feedback episode, David shares some about an upcoming studio move, and Stephen talks about recent experimentation with a teleprompter. Also on the docket: connected home cameras, more on working from home and the iPhone SE. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Freshbooks : Online invoicing m...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 533
BetterTouchTool takes a Mac's input devices and turns them into automation triggers. It can transform the Touch Bar into a customized set of tools and make a Trackpad or Mouse much more powerful. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expan...
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 532
Dr. David MacDonald is a musician and professor with a unique way of using the iPad, Apple TV and GoodNotes together to engage and equip his students. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba : A superior sound control. Get 20% off. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: D...
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 531
All of a sudden, many people are working from their homes for the first time. This week, Stephen and David tap into their combined decade of experience to share some of what has worked well for them at home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander from...
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 530
For many of us, the Mac is the center of our computing lives, and it's no secret the Mac has had its up and downs over the last decade. This week, David and Stephen discuss the current hardware and software that makes up our beloved computing platform. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten...
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 529
MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Hover : Make a name for yo...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 528
Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don't think about how to make that process more productive. This week, David and Stephen explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work with. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Kensington : The Professional's Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your ...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 527
It's feedback time! David celebrates his 5th year of being independent, while Stephen has settled on an application to manage his tech history research. Then, more on Do Not Disturb and a whole bunch of listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 170 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Indeed : Post your job today and get a ...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 526
Writer and director David Wain returns to the show to share how his creative process has changed over the years, and walks Stephen and David through the steps of making a show like Medical Police. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever fo...
Mar 01, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 525
The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins...
Feb 23, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 524
In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox : S...
Feb 16, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 523
Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name....
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 522
From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. TextExpander from Smile : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, ...
Feb 02, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 521
Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Booz Allen : Integr...
Jan 26, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 520
