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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 Robles.
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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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you sch...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire gr...

Jun 25, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up fo...

Jun 18, 20231 hr 56 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get...

Jun 11, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 696

695: Live from WWDC23

Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : 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. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great t...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : 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. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire gr...

May 28, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yo...

May 21, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purcha...

May 14, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than thr...

May 07, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 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 and how the app has grown over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbu...

Apr 30, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Mo...

Apr 23, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Adam To...

Apr 16, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a...

Apr 09, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three mil...

Apr 02, 20231 hr 45 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps....

Mar 26, 20231 hr 28 minEp. 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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : 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. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10%...

Mar 19, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X : Yo...

Mar 12, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a ...

Mar 05, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 682

681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

Subtitle: An Overview of Apple's iCloud Services In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with ...

Feb 26, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 681

680: Workflows with Marco Arment

Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Sign up ...

Feb 19, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 680

679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wir...

Feb 12, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 679

678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano

Relay FM's VP of Sales drops by the show to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Kerry Provenzano L...

Feb 05, 20231 hr 34 minEp. 678

677: Software Club: Fantastical

In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen over the years. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Guest Starring: Michael Simmons...

Jan 29, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 677

676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke

Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdo...

Jan 22, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 676

675: Cruisin' with CarPlay

Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. More Power Users : Join and get a longer, ad-free version of the show each and every week! Link...

Jan 15, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 675

674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc

Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. En...

Jan 08, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 674

673: Apple's New Freeform App

It's not every day that Apple releases a new productivity app, but with iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, the company launched Freeform, an infinite canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links...

Jan 01, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 673

672: Tech That Worked in 2022

Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : 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. 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 ch...

Dec 25, 20221 hr 47 minEp. 672

671: Out of the Water

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions. 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. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for ind...

Dec 18, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 671

670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio

Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : 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. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get st...

Dec 11, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 670
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