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Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and David to talk about using an iPad as his only computer for eight and a half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. DEVONthink : Get Organized -- Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Matt Gemmell Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter an...
All aboard! David and Stephen talk about the tech, bags, and planning that go into their travel. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. 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 seg...
It's been a while, so Stephen and David share what is in their Macs' menu bars, touching on some all-time great macOS apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACPOWERUSERS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Sign up...
John Soliman returns to the show to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar's "Win or Lose," and discuss video transcoding. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use co...
Stephen and David talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Google Gemini : Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Incogni : Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code MACPOWERUSERS with this link an...
Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and David about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares some of his other favorite AI-powered tools and some of his concerns about the future of AI. 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. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Google Gemi...
🚨 Breaking News: On this episode, David and Stephen dive into Apple's vast sea of notification settings. They also cover best practices and where Apple has gotten things wrong. Open this alert to hear more! 🚨 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with reg...
Stephen and David have been using Apple's AI features since they showed up in betas last year. Today, they share their findings and talk about what's worth your time — and what's not — when it comes to Apple Intelligence. 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. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU emai...
David has updated the Productivity Field Guide for 2025. This week, he and Stephen discuss what's new in the course, what changes he has made to his various production workflows, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Jelly : A better way to share an inbox. Get 15% off your first year. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU foru...
Stephen and David explore their iPhone home screens and focus mode setups, sharing tips for maximizing efficiency and minimizing distractions. They discuss widget choices, app organization, and how focus modes can improve productivity and intentionality. Sponsors like 1Password, Squarespace, NetSuite, and OneBlocker are highlighted.
In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. 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 newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regul...
With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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 newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedbac...
Subtitle: An MPU Holiday Special The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. 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 Video: The Titanium PowerBook G4 — 512 Pixels The iPod at 5 and 'The Google' — 512 Pixels Macintosh Plus - Wikip...
Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year. 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. 1Password : Never forget a password again. 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 No...
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. 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 Give the Gift of Relay All annual plans are 20% off until December 18...
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 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 Pow...
Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & Services Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power ...
Subtitle: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, & Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both. 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 ...
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks. 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. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free...
Stephen is back from his sabbatical and joins David just in time for some holiday shopping. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Since recording, it has been announced that Tidbyt has been sold and no new devices will be shipped. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Sub...
This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done. More Power Users: Ad-free ep...
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 1Password : So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with r...
Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password : So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan. Guest Starring: Barrett Mosbacker Links and Show Notes: Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows ...
Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Indeed : Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. 1Password : Productivity and Security. Guest Starring: Stephen Millard Links and Show Notes: Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation. More Pow...
Glenn Fleishman, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS : Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Guest Starring: Glenn Fleishman Links and Show Notes: Glenn Fleishman,...
Stephen and David talk about Apple's new hardware, then take a tour of macOS Sequoia, iOS and iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Things : The award-winning to-do app. Ready for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Download a free trial for your Mac. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Links and Show Note...
William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator joins David to share his favorite Mac hardware and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: William Gallagher Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Willi...
Apple's September event brought new iPhones, updated AirPods, and a revised Apple Watch line. Stephen and David sort through the news and share their thoughts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for macOS and Windows. Try it for free today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Us...
Matt Cassinelli joins the show to discuss his background with Workflow and Apple and how it led to him becoming the "Shortcuts Guy." The group then discusses Apple's automation tools across its platforms, and how those tools have extended to the web. 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 f...
David and Stephen take inventory of what software and services they're using in their content businesses, and how they work with their respective teams across multiple time zones and platforms. 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! 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...
