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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website ...
Aug 06, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 704
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. 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. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 703
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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal modul...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 702
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. 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 Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a s...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 701
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. 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. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newslette...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 700
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, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 699
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, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 698
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, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 697
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, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 696
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, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 695
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, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 694
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, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 693
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, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 692
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, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 691
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, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 690
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, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 689
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, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 688
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, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 687
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, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 686
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, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 685
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, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 684
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, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 683
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, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 682
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, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 681
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, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 680
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, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 679
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, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 678
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, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 677
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, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 676
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, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 675
