On this feedback episode: more about AppleCare and the Vision Pro, then some listener feedback and more proof Stephen and David spend too much time together. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. 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...
Jan 28, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 729
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week, Stephen and David detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers. 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. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 728
After years of thought and work, David has launched The Productivity Field Guide. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen about some of the elements of the guide, what went into it and what comes next. 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. Links and Show Notes: S...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 727
Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking. 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. Links and Show Notes: Sign up f...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 726
To wind down 2023, David and Stephen reflect on the tech that has served them well over the last 12 months. 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. 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 MacBook Pro - Apple...
Dec 31, 2023•57 min•Ep. 725
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Things : Now updated for Apple’s new operating systems. Try it today. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Mikah Sargent Links an...
Dec 24, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 724
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year. 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. NetSuite : The lea...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 723
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MasterClass : Give one annual Membership and get one free. 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: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter a...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 722
Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Factor : Heal...
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 721
Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGO Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023. 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. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code M...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 720
Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C Cable It's that time again! 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. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: Sig...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 719
Dan Provost is one of the folks behind Studio Neat. This week, the guys talk to him about Dan's role in the company and its products, his tools to get his work done and some of his favorite apps and services. 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. MasterClass : Get unlimited access to EVERY Class and get 15% off an annual membe...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 718
Subtitle: Gone Are the Marker Felt Days While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdo...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 717
Chris Upchurch leads two lives; he is a developer but also a river guide. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the tech he uses both at his desk and on the water. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $9/month. 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 talent fast. Gues...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 716
It's feedback time, and Stephen surprises David with a secret project after the guys wade through some follow-up. David then returns the favor by booking Stephen's 3D printer for the foreseeable future. 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. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than thre...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 715
John Siracusa returns to the program to discuss his iPhone usage, window management philosophies, best practices for troubleshooting and a lot 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. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MP...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 714
Tyler Stalman joins to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography. 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 sched...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 713
macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links a...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 712
Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. 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 great talent fast. Tailscale : Secure remote access to sh...
Sep 24, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 711
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. 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 or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading in...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 710
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. 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! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right n...
Sep 10, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 709
David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level. 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 three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Use the code “OBSIDIANMPU” to get you 10% ...
Sep 03, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 708
Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig. 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 great talent fast. CleanMyMac X ...
Aug 27, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 707
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. 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 three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Squ...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 706
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. 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! Electric : Unbury...
Aug 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 705
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
