From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Sparks' Newsletter DEVONthink Keep It GoodLinks Readwise Reader OmniOutliner - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay Grok Gleefully Makes Heinous Content, but Does Anyone With the Power to Change It Actually Care? - 512 Pixels Wispr Flow Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Tot Proofreading with the Claude API - Dr. Drang Grammarly Tot 2.0: A Thoughtful Extension of an Already Elegant Note-Taking App - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay iOS 26: Import and Export Markdown Files in Apple Notes - MacRumors Use Quick Notes on iPhone - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Markdown iA Writer Syntax Highlight – iA iTextEditors by Brett Terpstra Scrivener Ulysses Track changes in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15 Checking in on Podcast Notes – Six Colors Obsidian NotePlan Contextual Computing with Vision Pro: My Writing Cabin - MacSparky ProWritingAid MarsEdit 5 Marked - The Ultimate Markdown Preview and Converter Change a document’s page setup: pages or pageless - Google Docs

Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support Amber alert - Wikipedia

With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayFinal call for 20% off an annual membership to MPU! Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way - MacRumors Four Mac Studios as an AI Cluster - YouTube The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories OmniFocus - The Omni Group The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - MacSparky iWork - Apple MacWhisper Voice Memos transcription on iPhone - Apple Support OmniFocus-MCP - GitHub Automating Project Creation with MCP and OmniFocus - MacSparky Labs on YouTube Elsewhen OpenAI Opens Up ChatGPT App Submissions to Developers - MacStories Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here’s how to use it - 9to5Mac Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV as a home hub - Apple Support Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - Amazon iRobot files for bankruptcy | The Verge iRobot’s bankruptcy isn’t the end — it’s a reboot, says CEO Gary Cohen | The Verge Best Robot Vacuum and Mops & Robot Mops - eufy US Mac Power Users #802: The Ubiquiti Universe - Relay

David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 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 This week's episode on YouTube Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code "HEARTKM" for 20% until end of 2025. Give the Gift of Relay Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Wiki Keyboard Maestro Discourse Triggers - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboards - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Tokens - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Palettes - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Found Image - Keyboard Maestro Wiki KMLink | Elgato Marketplace Moom Stephen's Clean Money Script

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code mpu. 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 YoLink Products - Longest Range, By Far! Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Mountain App - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Amazon.com: JOXIYECLTL 2032 Rechargeable Battery Battery Daddy Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support Review: Asus ProArt Display 6K - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: ARK Uno Charging Stand Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices - Amazon Anker Prime Charger 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - Amazon OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Field Notes Plotter Notebooks GoodTask InstaRemind | Quickly create Apple Reminders Day One to Journal Importer Shortcut for iOS & macOS 26 : r/appleJournalNote: I did not have great luck with this Shortcut —Stephen Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 Smart Dimmers & Fan Switches | Caséta by Lutron Eufy Outdoor Security Cameras Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support ‘EV Play’ accessory promises to bring CarPlay and more to Rivian - 9to5Mac EV Play for Rivian – FAQs – EV PLAY

Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the EcosystemThe guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. 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. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 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 RelayAll annual plans are 20% off through the end of the year! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you’ve gone Pro? – Six Colors Mac Power Users #822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman - Relay Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Set up eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone - Apple Support Use the Camera Control on iPhone - Apple Support Use and customize the Action button on iPhone - Apple Support What’s new in iOS 26 - Apple Support ‎Widgetsmith - App Store Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence - Apple John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini - MacRumors iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider - MacRumors Apple University - Wikipedia The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels TV & Home - Apple Apple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro - MacRumors No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue - MacRumors The Original Apple TV - Quinn Nelson on YouTube iCloud+ - Apple iCloud Plans - Apple Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple The future of Apple Fitness+ is 'under review' amid reorganization: report - 9to5Mac Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Android Quick Share can now work with iOS’s AirDrop - Google Home app - Apple

Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio ProductsThis week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 25% off this Black Friday. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 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 Mac Power Users - YouTube Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off until December 31! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: 'Boring Is What We Wanted' About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia The Great iMac Realignment - 512 Pixels Apple Says There Won't Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon - MacRumors Docks and Hubs – CalDigit US Shop Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) | MacSparky Field Guides Game Porting Toolkit - Games - Apple Developer macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs - Engadget Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow - MacRumors Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - Apple Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support Apple Confirms Vision Pro is Not Eligible for Trade-In - MacRumors Marco Arment: "It's time to uncheck this box..." - Mastodon Logitech International - Introducing Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. 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. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 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 Mac Power Users - YouTube Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Turn Windowed Apps on or off on your iPad - Apple Support Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support Organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View - 9to5Mac Record audio and video on iPad - Apple Support Get started with Preview on iPad - Apple Support

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver: Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. 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 - 20% off all annual memberships Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 Llama on Goodlett : r/memphis iPad mini - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Amazon.com: Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone with USB-C Plug 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max - Apple Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Prompter | All-in-one Teleprompter | Elgato Camera Compatibility Check — Elgato Prompter | Elgato Stream Deck | Elgato Insta360 Link - The AI-powered 4K webcam MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech The Logitech MX Master 4 - 512 Pixels Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse AirTag - Apple Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Insta360 X5 - Flagship 8K 360º Action Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series - Wikipedia Bambu Labs Original Prusa MK4S Ugmonk Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay Field Notes Keepbook – Studio Neat Field Notes | American Tradesman Memo Book 3-Pack Field Notes | National Parks BeaverCraft Ladle Carving Set - Lee Valley Tools Benchmade Custom Knives Leatherman ARC Multi-tools Mac Power Users #788: Travel Tech - Relay Packing Cube | Peak Design Official Site Roller Pro | Peak Design Official Site Amazon.com: Battery Daddy Storage & Organizer Case Toyo Toolbox NOCO - Boost Jump Starters

Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. 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. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman 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 Ania & Tyler Stalman Instagram - Tyler Stalman The Stalman Podcast iPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube iPhone Air: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube What's on my iPhone 17 Pro: Photographer's Edition - Tyler on YouTube Apple Built a Custom Camera With iPhone Parts for 'F1: The Movie' - MacRumors Olivia Rodrigo - get him back! (Official Video; Shot on iPhone) - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air - Apple Blackmagic Camera for iPhone About Apple ProRAW - Apple Support ‎Final Cut Camera App - App Store ‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera App - App Store ‎Kino - Pro Video Camera App - App Store Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI Edit audio on iPhone - Apple Support Stalman iPhone Clamp for Tripods | Kondor Blue Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple DaVinci Resolve | Blackmagic Design Adobe Premiere AirTag - Apple Amazon.com: Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Extended Battery Case ‎Hevy - Workout Tracker Gym Log App - App Store

Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and 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. Guest Starring: James Thomson, Charlie Chapman, and Casey Liss 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 Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Mac Power Users #820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - Relay Casey's Blog Callsheet Casey's Other Apps Accidental Tech Podcast RevenueCat Dark Noise Framous Launched Podcast TLA Systems PCalc Dice by PCalc Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Supercharge your step tracking - Pedometer++ Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels Apple Unveils iOS 7 - Apple Living with iOS 7 - MacStories Apple's Developer Website On Apple's Piss-Poor Documentation — Liss is More Documentation | RevenueCat Apple Highlights Apps Using Its Foundation Models Framework - MacStories The Majority AI View - Anil Dash How Do I Start Programming? — Liss is More Hacking with Swift

David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Hookmark: Links beat searching. Get 30% off with code macpowerusers 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 Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Pro) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Focused #154: Building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte - Relay Building a Second Brain M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? – Six Colors M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple’s experiment continues – Six Colors Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-In - MacRumors Two New Accessories for Vision Pro Now Available, With More Coming - MacRumors

The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. 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 episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 - Apple Support Meetion Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard - Amazon Hearing Loss and the Dementia Connection | Johns Hopkins Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay Family Sharing - Apple How Family Sharing Works - Apple Support Approve What Kids Buy With Ask to Buy - Apple Support The Anxious Generation Mac Power Users #818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang - Relay Proofreading with ChatGPT - All this Grammarly to Acquire Superhuman | Grammarly Blog Rivian Support - Headlight Aiming Recall Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistant Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs | The Verge Share your estimated time of arrival in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today - Apple SLATE Auto Kanto ORA4 Powered Reference Speakers - Amazon Kanto SUB8VMW Sealed Powered Subwoofer - Amazon My Gear - 512 Pixels MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech SteerMouse

Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one of them. 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. Guest Starring: Dr. Drang 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 Relay for St. Jude 2025: $753,756 Raised - 512 Pixels And now it’s all this - Dr. Drang Mac Power Users #599: A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang - Relay Writers I Read: Dr. Drang - 512 Pixels Kayaking - All this Prompt 3 Textastic Smartish - iPhone Wallet Cases and Stuff iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case with MagSafe - Apple iPhone 17 Cases | NOMAD iPhone 17 Pro TechWoven Case with MagSafe - Sienna - Apple Notion MCP – Connect Notion to your favorite AI tools Introduction to Notion APIs Introducing apps in ChatGPT and the new Apps SDK | OpenAI OpenAI’s Windows Play – Stratechery by Ben Thompson Python.org Keyboard Maestro Typinator Kagi Search Mac Power Users #809: Exploring Kagi with CEO Vladimir Prelovac - Relay About Kagi News KeyCue Wolfram Mathematica Wolfram Language

From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile counterparts. 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. SQLPro Studio: A simple, powerful database manager for macOS, iOS and Windows. Get 30% off with code RELAY30. Links and Show Notes: Elsewhere, visionOS and watchOS bring new features to Apple's other platforms. Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2025: The Final Week - 512 Pixels My Interview with Coding in Public - 512 Pixels A Transparent Tale as Old as Time - 512 Pixels On Liquid Glass – Pixel Envy by Nick Heer macOS 26 Tahoe review: Power under glass – Six Colors macOS 26 Tahoe: The MacStories Review - MacStories Tahoe Added to the 512 Pixels macOS Screenshot Library - 512 Pixels What's new in the updates for macOS Tahoe - Apple Support Tiger evaluated: Spotlight | Macworld Mac Power Users #806: Automators Takeover - Relay visionOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories Logitech Muse for Apple Vision Pro watchOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories View your sleep score and sleep history on Apple Watch - Apple Support Sleep++ on the App Store Use Workout Buddy in Workout on Apple Watch - Apple Support Fantasy Hike on the App Store

iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. This week, the guys talk through these changes and share impressions of Apple's latest iPhones, AirPods, and Watches. 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback 🎗️ Relay for St. Jude Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2025 - YouTube Use Quick Start to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Use a wired connection to transfer data to a new iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support iPhone 17 Usage in Cross Forward Apps Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple Design for Liquid Glass - Apple Developer Adopting Liquid Glass | Apple Developer Documentation Transition songs in Music on iPhone - Apple Support Add, edit, and remove widgets on iPhone - Apple Support iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - MacStories iOS 26 Review: Through a glass, liquidly – Six Colors iPadOS 26 review: A computer? – Six Colors

While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025. 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. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian 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 Omni Automation MPU Forums Omni Group Slack Channel

Subtitle: 500 Billion SelfiesJust hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware. 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. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. 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 Relay for St. Jude 2025By joining us, you can make more cures possible. Together, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Apple Event — September 9 - YouTube Catch up quick | Apple September event highlights - YouTube Apple's Awe Dropping Event, in a Bunch of Screenshots I Frantically Took During the Stream While Also Taking Notes - 512 Pixels Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 17 - Apple Introducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design - Apple Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: our initial hands-on impressions | The Verge iPhone Air hands-on | The Verge Hands-on with all the new Apple Watches: Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 | The Verge More Power Users - Relay

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, 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. 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 Relay for St. JudeTogether, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Parachute Backup creates full local backups of offloaded iCloud content - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac - MacStories GoodLinks Markdown to Word Online Marked 2 iA Writer Notion DEVONthink Drafts Introducing ChatGPT search | OpenAI Google Gemini Claude Notion AI Introduction - Model Context Protocol The No List: My First App and Why Saying No Matters - MacSparky AI Couldn’t Build My iPhone Podcast App Amazon will stop allowing Kindle book downloads to your PC soon | The Verge Apple Books - Apple Kobo BOOX Go 7 Series Readwise Reader Introducing Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32 GB)

Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Guest Starring: Tyler McRae 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 Relay for St. Jude 2025 Hazel - Simply Useful Software Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories ProPresenter Restream ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic Studio Camera | Blackmagic Design Loupedeck Custom Consoles Bitfocus - Companion Mixing Station OnSong forScore Planning Center: Church Management Software Microsoft Planner Microsoft OneNote Actions for PCO - App Store Hand Crafted: Don’t Count Developers Out - MacStories The No List - App Store Introduction - Model Context Protocol Introducing the Model Context Protocol - Anthropic Claude Code: Deep coding at terminal velocity - Anthropic AppleScript - Wikipedia Microsoft Copilot Power Automate: Microsoft Power Platform The Clone Hero Wiki Nashville FBC

Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple's position and offerings have significantly changed. This week, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear in the classroom. 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. Guest Starring: Steve Benner 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 11 Years of Relay - The Enthusiast Departures #14: 2025 Q&A: Relay Turns 11 - Relay Mac Power Users Joins Relay FM - 512 Pixels Mineola Union Free School District - Home K–12 Education - Apple Distinguished Schools - Apple OWC ThunderBay 4 mini Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro | Flexibits Logitech Crayon for iPad - Apple K–12 Education - Apple K–12 Education - Apple Learning Coach - Apple Classroom User Guide - Apple Support Jamf Apple Device Management Learning Tools & Educational Solutions - Google for Education Mineola Middle School - YouTube Mineola Creative Content - YouTube kidOYO - Student Coding Learning Center - Apple Education Community WWDC 2013 - Intro Video - Apple's Product Strategy - YouTube Flexibits | Fantastical Things - To-Do List for Mac & iOS Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple WeVideo Pixelmator Pro A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog Logic Pro for Mac - Apple Automator User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Cardhop CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Steve Benner (@BennerMineola) / X

Brian Webster is the developer behind Fat Cat Software, home of PowerPhotos. The Mac app gives users a wide range of extra controls and tools to manage their Photos library. This week, he chats with Stephen and David about the app and its features. 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. Guest Starring: Brian Webster 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 Fat Cat Software PowerPhotos - Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicate photos, and more Macintosh Revealed (Hayden Macintosh Library Books) - Amazon Rhapsody (operating system) - Wikipedia iPhoto - Wikipedia Photos (Apple) - Wikipedia ALSOFT - Makers of DiskWarrior PlistEdit Pro - Advanced Mac plist and JSON editor WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Compatibility, Will Be Last to Support Intel Macs - 512 Pixels FogBugz Zendesk GitHub Issues Sentry Vibe coding - Wikipedia Xcode - Apple Developer Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15 SQLPro - macOS SQLite Management Transmit 5 Hex Fiend, a fast and clever hex editor for macOS GraphicConverter Script Debugger Script Debugger Retired | Late Night Software Script Debugger 3.0.9 - Macintosh Repository A Companion for SwiftUI Brian on Mastodon Brian's Blog

Kagi is a search engine and browser company offering an alternative to products offered by the tech giants. This week, its CEO Vladimir Prelovac talks with David and Stephen about what Kagi offers its customers. 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. Guest Starring: Vladimir Prelovac 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 The MacSparky Newsletter Updated 512 Merch Store - 512 Pixels iMac G4 - Wikipedia Vladimir Prelovac Commodore 64 - Wikipedia Kagi Search - A Premium Search Engine Kagi Blog Interview with Kagi - by Dmitri Brereton - DKB Blog The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 416, With Vlad Prelovac Enough is enough—I dumped Google’s worsening search for Kagi - Ars Technica Kagi Browser Extensions Introducing Privacy Pass authentication for Kagi Search | Kagi Blog Kagi Search Stats - Domain Insights Kagi Lenses The Assistant by Kagi Kagi Assistant is now available to all users! | Kagi Blog Orion Browser by Kagi Google AI Summaries Leading to Less Traffic to the Web - 512 Pixels Apple Knowledge Navigator (1987) - YouTube Hacker News Kagi Small Web Raycast CleanMyMac Apple Supercharges Spotlight in macOS Tahoe With Quick Keys and More - MacRumors Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger - 512 Pixels

Simon Støvring is the developer behind some fantastic apps, including Runestone, Scriptable, Jayson, and Data Jar. This week, he joins the guys to talk about how he works on these apps, his use of Apple's default apps, and how he's thinking about iOS 26. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Simon Støvring 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 Simon B. Støvring Runestone Scriptable Jayson Data Jar Festivitas Smash Smash Microsoft FrontPage - Wikipedia Automators - Relay Mac Catalyst | Apple Developer Documentation Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple Updating widgets with WidgetKit push notifications | Apple Developer Documentation App Intents | Apple Developer Documentation Apple’s rumored six-inch ‘AI wall tablet’ could control your smart home by March 2025 | The Verge First Look: macOS Tahoe Public Beta – Six Colors Upgrade #574: The Shame Box - RelayOn this episode, Jason Snell and Myke Hurley spoke in depth about macOS Tahoe and Spotlight. Elsewhen: time zones, translated Tot Lire RSS Reader Inoreader – Build your own newsfeed Velja — Sindre Sorhus Sindre Sorhus Claude Code Simon B. Støvring (@simonbs@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Simon B. Støvring (@simonbs.dev) — Bluesky

Federico joins the show to talk to David and Stephen about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools. 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. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci 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 MacStories - Apple news, app reviews, and stories by Federico Viticci and friends. Podcasts - MacStories Connected - Relay Club MacStories iPhone (1st generation) - Wikipedia Our Setups - MacStories The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories Notes on Early Mac Studio AI Benchmarks with Qwen3-235B-A22B and Qwen2.5-VL-72B - MacStories Claude Zapier: Automate AI Workflows, Agents, and Apps Google Gemini Model Context Protocol - Wikipedia Nautomate Jump Desktop Superhuman Mimestream Notion Mail Federico Viticci (@viticci@macstories.net) on Mastodon Federico Viticci (@viticci.macstories.net) on Bluesky

Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule. 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. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Snailed It Development Capsule Medication TrackerRose's New App! FocusCuts Pushcut Toolbox Pro The Automators Podcast Knots 3D Micro Bluetooth Game Controller Retro Game Kit

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics. 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. 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 Ten Years Indie - 512 Pixels Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro - 512 Pixels About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #802: The Ubiquiti Universe - Relay Mac Power Users #518: Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett - Relay Introducing UniFi Drive 3.0 Cloud backup software for Mac and Windows: Arq 802: The Ubiquiti Universe - Episodes - MPU Talk Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Liquid glass, now with frosted tips - Matt Birchler Liquid Glass Differences Between the Second and Third Betas – Pixel Envy David Smith on Mastodon: Beta 2 Stephen Hackett on Mastodon: Beta 3 In macOS Tahoe, Things Are Indeed Dire for FireWire - 512 Pixels Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard - 512 Pixels Widgetsmith - One app; endless home screens Drafts Whisper Memos WhisperType superwhisper Voice Memos on the App Store Voice Memos update brings Layered Recording to iPhone 16 Pro lineup - Apple Mac Power Users #798: The Email Overwhelm Problem - Relay Grammarly to Acquire Superhuman | Grammarly Blog Superhuman is being acquired by Grammarly to build the future of work | Superhuman Blog Mac Power Users #804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case - Relay Gather Large Monitor Stand (Black/Walnut) – Ugmonk David's Desk

Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC. 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. Guest Starring: Ken Case 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 Paper Places #15: Blending Analogue and Digital Writing Systems, with David Sparks - Relay Ken Case — The Omni Group Ken Case (@kcase@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Ken's Podcast Appearances on Relay Atari 8-bit computers - Wikipedia NeXT Computer - Wikipedia Lighthouse Design - Wikipedia Rhapsody (operating system) - Wikipedia The Omni Group Omni Roadmap 2025 - The Omni Group Omni Roadmap 2025 — Post-WWDC Update - The Omni Group Meet Liquid Glass - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Get to know the new design system - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Updates to Apple's On-Device and Server Foundation Language Models - Apple Machine Learning Research iOS and macOS KeePass Password Manager | Strongbox jmshrv/finamp: A Jellyfin music client for mobile The Free Software Media System | Jellyfin Ivory for Mastodon Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing Symbolsaurus Harley Thomas · Interactful

David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. 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 Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple macOS Tahoe 26 does away with the 'Mickey Mouse glove' cursor - 9to5Mac WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 Pixels WWDC25: Oh No, They Did It to Automator, Too - 512 Pixels Stephen Hackett: "Say what you will about the lack of a menu bar, the new display brightness and volume overlays look really cool in macOS Tahoe..." macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever - Apple Apple Supercharges Spotlight in macOS Tahoe With Quick Keys and More - MacRumors Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Alfred | MacSparky Field Guides Apple elevates the iPhone experience with iOS 26 - Apple iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push iPad even further - Apple Interview: Craig Federighi Opens Up About iPadOS, Its Multitasking Journey, and the iPad's Essence - MacStories watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active and connected - Apple visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro - Apple Spoiler: The Beard Is Still a Problem | Myke Hurley David's Newsletter WWDC 2025: A Return to Form … and a Wake-Up Call - David Sparks

Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate. 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. 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 Ubiquiti - Rethinking IT Ubiquiti - YouTube UniFi at Scale: FedExForum | Memphis Grizzlies - YouTube Wi-Fi specifications for Apple devices - Apple Support Ubiquiti - Cloud Gateways Ubiquiti - Switches Ubiquiti - APs UniFi Design Center UniFi Camera Security - Ubiquiti Ubiquiti - Cameras & NVRs UniFi Protect Alarm Manager UNAS Pro - Ubiquiti Cloud Gateway Fiber - Ubiquiti Store United States Switch Pro Max 16 PoE - Ubiquiti Store United States Camera G5 Flex - Ubiquiti Store United States Access Point U6 Enterprise - Ubiquiti Store United States

Apple's 2025 WWDC was jam-packed, from a new design system across its operating systems to updated iPad multitasking, a plethora of updates to apps like Messages and Phone, and new features for CarPlay. David and Stephen break it all down. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. 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 WWDC25 - Apple Developer A Few Quick Thoughts on WWDC 2025 - MacSparky WWDC25 - First Thoughts Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple Meet Liquid Glass - WWDC25 - Videos - Apple Developer Windows Aero - Wikipedia Daring Fireball: Regarding the Safari 15 Public Betas for Mac and iOS Daring Fireball: Our Long National iOS 15 Safari Beta Nightmare Is Over Clear Icons in iOS 26 (Developer Beta 1) macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever - Apple macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Overview - MacStories WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Compatibility, Will Be Last to Support Intel Macs - 512 Pixels WWDC25: macOS Tahoe Breaks Decades of Finder History - 512 PixelsThis has been filed with Apple as Feedback FB17840162. macOS 26: Spotlight gets actions, clipboard manager, shortcuts - 9to5Mac Apple elevates the iPhone experience with iOS 26 - Apple iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push iPad even further - Apple WWDC25: iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS 26 Compatibility - 512 Pixels iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and Liquid Glass: The MacStories Overview - MacStories watchOS 26: The MacStories Overview - MacStories watchOS 11 - Drops the Explorer watch face | MacRumors Forums Apple Intelligence Expands: Onscreen Visual Intelligence, Shortcuts, Third-Party Apps, and More - MacStories Bicky Bhullar: "Super proud of all the hard wo…" - Mastodon

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about laminated windows, NAS options, scanning papers, email services, apps that work with Notes, work phones, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Things: The all-new Things Cloud, written in Swift. Download a free trial for your Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. David's prompt for scanning his handwriting with ChatGPT: "Transcribe this all-caps text into regular sentence case. Keep the original wording intact and correct any spelling errors. Return the result in clean, markdown-friendly formatting.” More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell - Relay Synology Ubiquiti UNAS Pro Blackbaze B2 Arq Refurbished Mac - Mac mini - Apple OWC External Drives and SSDs for Macs and PCs GlasMaster Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Pocket is saying goodbye Readwise Reader GoodLinks Simple Scan Mac Power Users #795: Our iPad Usage - Relay Carbon Copy Cloner Mac Power Users #798: The Email Overwhelm Problem - Relay Superhuman Email Get a Free Month with Sparky’s SuperHuman Affiliate Link ProNotes NotesCmdr PowerPhotos GoodTask Reminders Menubar Remind Me Faster on the App Store Logitech MX Vertical Logitech gears up for MX Master 4 launch - 9to5Mac Hollyland Lark M2S Combo

Subtitle: "What Do We Have on the Spacecraft That's Good?"Jason Snell has been covering Apple since all the Macs it shipped were beige boxes. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the company’s range of legal and technological issues that seem to be adding up rapidly. 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. Guest Starring: Jason Snell 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 On Teachers and the 2025 Productivity Academy - MacSparky Join Mac Power Users - Relay Mac Power Users #462: Return to the Snell Zone - Relay Six Colors – Apple, technology, and other stuff by Jason Snell & Dan Moren Upgrade - Relay Downstream - Relay The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts The Incomparable Mothership Jason Snell (@jsnell@zeppelin.flights) - Mastodon Two desks, but a single M4 Max MacBook Pro – Six Colors Insta360 Link Webcam Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard - Version 2 Extracting the Touch ID Button from a Magic Keyboard -- Friday Keyboard Club - YouTube Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4 | CalDigit – CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 Dock | TS5 Plus | CalDigit – CalDigit Tim Cook gambles big on the App Store and loses (for now) – Six Colors The App Store prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions - Apple App Store in the U.S. facilitated $406B in developer billings and sales in 2024 - Apple The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model – Six Colors Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support How will Apple re-think AI features for WWDC 2025? – Six Colors Hypercritical: Apple Turnover Hypercritical: Apple Turnaround Apple University - Wikipedia Make | Automation Software Linode | Akamai Numbers on the Mac App Store Jason Snell on the Magic Behind the Six Colors Charts - Podfeet Podcasts Chit chat about charts - All this A full list of new functions in Numbers 14.4 – Six Colors Pushover: Simple Notifications for Android, iPhone, iPad, and Desktop Scriptable on the Mac App Store SwiftBar SwiftBar on GitHub

Subtitle: 'It Moved Five Million Messages'David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. 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 Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How Gmail ads work - Gmail Help Create rules to filter your emails - Gmail Help SaneBox Mimestream Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay Use categories in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users Feedback - Relay Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin Fastmail Hey Basecamp Spark Mail Superhuman Get a Free Month with Sparky’s SuperHuman Affiliate Link Migrate email with the data migration service - Google Workspace Admin Help Why I Am Switching to Interleaved Email Replies and Why You Should Too – The Brooks Review

Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion. 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. Guest Starring: Jaimee Finney 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 Alfred Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Mac Power Users #796: The Alfred Field Guide - Relay Coffee with Jaimee Picture This Clothing PlayStudios Hollyland Lark M2S Combo - Amazon Microsoft Outlook for Mac Microsoft OneNote Asana Miro FigJam Use tags in Notes on Mac - Apple Support Organize your notes with tags on iPhone - Apple Support WidgetWall - Amico Apps Dashboard - 512 Pixels Trello WidgetWall on Setapp CleanShot X for Mac Alfred Gallery • Workflows • CleanShot X QuitAll - Amico Apps Bartender 5 Mac Power Users #787: Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars - Relay Coffee With Jaimee (@coffeewithjaimee) • Instagram

Known as an app launcher and Spotlight replacement, Alfred can supercharge a wide range of tasks across macOS. This week, the guys discuss David's new Field Guide covering Alfred and their use of the application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Alfred Field Guide Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Search for anything with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support Alfred Powerpack Default Results - Alfred Help and Support Web Search, Custom Search & URLs/History - Alfred Help and Support Snippets and Text Expansion - Alfred Help and Support Music Mini Player - Alfred Help and Support Terminal / Shell Action - Alfred Help and Support Appearance & Theming - Alfred Help and Support Alfred Workflows Gallery Alfred Gallery • Workflows • Resolution Changer Alfred Gallery • Workflows • Link Clean Alfred Gallery • Workflows • One Thing sballin/alfred-search-notes-app: Use Alfred to quickly open notes in iCloud/Apple Notes. Written in Go and designed for speed. Alfred Gallery • Workflows • Date Arithmetic Alfred Gallery • Workflows • Tot Mac Power Users #766: Automation Golden Age with Stephen Millard - Relay Alfred Gallery • Workflows • CleanShot X Alfred Gallery • Workflows • 1Password Alfred Gallery • Workflows • Menu Bar Search LaunchBar Raycast Quicksilver Raycast for iOS Alfred Remote for iOS Notion Screen Studio DaVinci Resolve Pixelmator Pro A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog

With rumors — and complaints — swirling about the state of the iPad and iPadOS, David and Stephen take some time to talk about their usage of the platform and share where they think Apple should take its tablet next. 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 email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Newsletter iPad - Apple Widgetsmith Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad - Apple Support Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support Goodnotes The Mac Pro Is Coming in 2019, Shaped by Apple's New Pro Workflow Team - MacStories iPad Keyboards - Apple

YouTuber and podcaster Chris Lawley joins the show to talk to Stephen and David about how the Mac has replaced the iPad as his primary computer. 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. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Chris Lawley 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 Christopher Lawley - YouTube Comfort Zone - MacStories The Untitled Site by Christopher Lawley Christopher Lawley (@ChrisLawley@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Christopher Lawley (@chrislawley.me) — Bluesky Final Cut Pro for iPad - Apple Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple Changing My Relationship with the iPad - Christopher Lawley on YouTube Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software VIA Keyboard Tools The iPad's "Sweet" Solution - MacStories iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories (2015) iOS 9: The MacStories Review: Slide Over - MacStories iOS 9: The MacStories Review: Split View - MacStories Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories Use Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support Keyboard Maestro Change clip speed in Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple Support Todoist Introduction to Deadlines - Todoist Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Google NotebookLM Raycast Hush MacWhisper Hyperkey Karabiner Elements

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit iCloud.com access and Advanced Data Protection, both make confessions about recent setup changes, and answer a bunch of listener questions. 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 email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #791: Exploring iCloud.com - Relay Manage web access to your iCloud data - Apple Support iCloud data security overview - Apple Support How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay on iPhone - Apple Support MPU Forums UNAS Pro - Ubiquiti Arq Backblaze B2 Screen Studio Charles Mingus - Wikipedia Dizzy Gillespie - Wikipedia Charlie Parker - Wikipedia Siri Seems Like a Real Mess – 512 Pixels NYT: Budget Constraints Blamed for Apple's AI Woes – 512 Pixels Foodnoms Nutrition Tracker Yuka Stelo Wearable Glucose Biosensor Sleep++ How Not to Diet - Amazon.com Fantasy Hike Bend Pedometer++ Go cycling with Apple Watch - Apple Support Out Front Bike Mount V2 | Peak Design Official Site Fitbod Camera G5 Flex - Ubiquiti Network Video Recorder - Ubiquiti

Kim Caloca-Madden joins the show to talk with the guys about her online business supporting other entrepreneurs and companies, and how automation and AI make her more efficient at her tasks. 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. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Guest Starring: Kim Caloca-Madden Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Newsletter Mac Power Users iCloud.com Survey Automators #160: Kim Caloca-Madden, Automation Mom - Relay Kim Caloca – Systems & Automation Jump Desktop Goodnotes IFTTT Zapier Make Loom Airtable ChatGPT Asana Notion Foodnoms Nutrition Tracker Happy Scale AutoSleep StressWatch n8n Automation Setapp Downie Moom ScreenPal Claude

iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. This week, the guys walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including data recovery tools, account settings, and 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. 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 A Fresh Coat of Paint - 512 Pixels MobileMe's Legacy – 512 Pixels iCloud.com iCloud+ - Apple How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Manage your Apple Account Apple - Support - System Status Use Find Devices on iCloud.com - Apple Support Use iCloud Settings on iCloud.com - Apple Support Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support Use iCloud.com to restore and recover iCloud information - Apple Support Receive notifications for iCloud apps on your PC - Apple Support Add an email domain you already own to iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support iCloud+ Plans - Apple Apple One - Apple Sequoia introduces pinning to iCloud Drive – The Eclectic Light Company The Labels Stephen Hates Set up HomeKit Secure Video on all your devices - Apple Support About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Guest Starring: David Pierce 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 David Pierce | The Verge David Pierce (@davidpierce.xyz) — Bluesky David Pierce (@imdavidpierce) • Threads The Vergecast Podcast | The Verge MacWhisper 12: Now with Automatic Speaker Recognition - MacSparky Pebble Casio Watches with Step Tracking Mac Power Users #789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell - Relay NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Remind Me Faster InstaRemind Notion Calendar Mimestream Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference returns the week of June 9 - Apple Installer Newsletter | The Verge How Google Reader died — and why the web misses it more than ever | The Verge Daring Fireball: Apple Is Delaying the ‘More Personalized Siri’ Apple Intelligence Features Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino Daring Fireball: Gurman: Tim Cook Has Put Mike Rockwell in Charge of Siri, Reporting to Craig Federighi Apple's Hidden AI Prompts Discovered in macOS Beta - MacRumors Search for photos and videos on iPhone - Apple Support On Apple Offering an Abstraction Layer for AI on Its Platforms - MacStories Bend Fantasy Hike The Day of the Jackal (TV series) - Wikipedia Instant Notion App SodaStream

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 and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Matt Gemmell Books — Matt Gemmell Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell@mastodon.scot) Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell.bsky.social) Matt Gemmell - YouTube Element 5 Hub – CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock – CalDigit Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories Back to Mac — Matt Gemmell Rediscovering the iPad — Matt GemmellMatt's 2016 post about switching to the iPad. Moom Alfred 5 for Mac A picture is worth a thousand permissions requests – Six Colors Ulysses OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Outlining in MindNode - MindNode Ratta Supernote E-ink Tablets reMarkable E-ink Tablets Bare Bones Software | BBEdit SteerMouse

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 segments Submit Feedback Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Tech Folio Backpack | WaterField Designs Classic Backpack | Bellroy Transit Workpack | Bellroy Air Travel Collection | WaterField Designs Away Roller Pro Carry-On Luggage by Peak Design by Peak Design — Kickstarter AirTag - Apple Apple’s Find My enables sharing location of lost items with third parties - Apple Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo Packing Cube | Peak Design Tech Pouch | Peak Design QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones | Bose AirPods Pro 2 - Apple Amazon.com: Ultra Strong Magnetic Airpod Pro Lanyard Manta Sleep Mask Amazon.com: MOFT Phone Tripod Stand How to Use Your iPhone's StandBy Mode - MacRumors Glif – Studio Neat MagSafe PopSockets Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master 3S Amazon is Tightening the Screws on Kindle Books - MacSparky Birdie Personal Safety Alarm Nitecore EDC27 - Amazon.com Nitecore EDC29 - Amazon.com Custom BUGOUT by Benchmade ARC Multi-Tool | Leatherman​​ Wave+ Multi-Tool | Leatherman​​ Heroclips Amazon.com: YTT Screen Cleaner Amazon.com: Anker Prime Power Bank Amazon.com: Anker Prime Power Bank with Plug Amazon.com: Anker MagGo Power Bank Amazon.com: Anker Nano Charging Station GL.iNet Travel Routers TP-Link Travel Routers Moment Mobile Lenses Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Lume Cubes Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD Flighty TripIt Tripsy PictureThis - App Store Flush - App Store Day One Apple Journal

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 for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac OS X 10.0 Review - Ars Technica The Control Strip — 512 Pixels iStat Menus Use Control Center on Mac - Apple Support Change Control Center settings on Mac - Apple Support Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource Rogue Amoeba’s Historic Screenshot Archive Run a shortcut while working on your Mac - Apple Support ChatGPT on your desktop | OpenAI Claude Aptonic - Dropzone 4 CleanShot X for Mac ScreenFlow Timery for Toggl Timing - Automatic Mac Time Tracker Flexibits | Fantastical superwhisper Cotypist – AI Autocomplete for Mac Backblaze Google Drive for macOS Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App Notion Paste TextExpander Alfred Software Downloads | Elgato Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus One Thing — Sindre Sorhus Today — Sindre Sorhus Spaced — Sindre Sorhus PopClip for Mac Mac Power Users #757: Four Great Mac Utilities - Relay Reflex Quitter – Marco.org Home Control Menu for HomeKit Parcel - Delivery Tracking Quick Access | 1Password Little Snitch Loom Hazel Keyboard Maestro Default Folder X Carbon Copy Cloner Setapp CleanMyMac BetterTouchTool BetterSnapTool Moom Rocket Bartender Sold — 512 Pixels Applause Michael Tsai - Blog - Bartender Acquired by Applause Group Bartender 5 - A New Chapter for Bartender Bartender 5 - Let's Try This Again Vanilla Hidden Bar Six Bartender Alternatives to Manage Your Mac's Menu Bar - MacRumors

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 code MACPOWERUSERS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Guest Starring: John Soliman 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 Mac Power Users #785: First of All, I'm David Sparks - Relay If you can't update or restore your iPad - Apple Support Mac Power Users #618: Making Movies at Pixar, with John Soliman - Relay John (@solimander.bsky.social) - Bluesky John (@Solimander@mstdn.social) - Mastodon Mac mini - Apple Goodbye, Old Mac Pro (2013) - MacSparky Hello, New Mac Pro (2019) - MacSparky Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro Ushers in a New Era of Storytelling Innovation and Immersive Entertainment | Disney Plus Press Schoolhouse Rock #1 Three is a Magic Number - YouTube Watch Win or Lose | Full Episodes | Disney+ Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull Keyboard Maestro HandBrake Lisa Melton's Video Transcoding Scripts Shutter Encoder MakeMKV Video-compare: Split screen video comparison tool Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader. Openvibe — Town Square for Open Social Media macOS Icons CandyBar - Wikipedia Accidental Tech Podcast Plex Product List | Synology Inc. Rsync Project dupeGuru | finds duplicate files Bare Bones Software | BBEdit Pattern Playgrounds LogRide

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 and get 60% off an annual plan. 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 Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account - Apple Support About migrating Apple Account purchases between accounts - Apple Support Apple Updates Purchase Migration Requirements — 512 Pixels Failed Migration - MacSparky Apple Raises Monthly AppleCare+ Subscription Price for All iPhones - MacRumors AppleCare+ Policy Change Coming to Apple Stores - MacRumors Back up your Apple Watch - Apple Support Mac Power Users #783: Managing Notification Frustration - Relay Amazon will stop allowing Kindle book downloads to your PC soon | The Verge Amazon is Tightening the Screws on Kindle Books - MacSparky How to bulk download Kindle files, while you can – Six Colors Jason's E-reader Archives – Six Colors Any Kobo Users in the Crowd? - Hardware - MPU Talk Ratta Supernote Rivian R1S: The Ultimate All-Electric SUV Experience Apple Music and Rivian Introduce Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos - Newsroom - Rivian Estimate your travel and arrival time in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Rivian Alexa Voice Commands: Capabilities - Support What I’m Doing Now - MacSparky The Now Page — 512 Pixels Derek Sivers - nownownow.com Mac Pro Log — 512 Pixels GoodTask Unread

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 Gemini: Supercharge your creativity and productivity. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt 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 Full Focus The Full Focus Planner The Double Win Show Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World Blog | Digital Minimalist Shop | Digital Minimalist Focused - Relay How to Make Your iPhone Grayscale | Agio Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness Missive ‐ Team Email, Chat & Tasks Creating a GPT | OpenAI Help Center Michael's "Write Like Me" GPT Michael's "Book Summary Assistant" GPT "How to Convert a Kindle Books to a PDF" by Michael Hyatt Google NotebookLM Advanced Voice Mode - FAQ | OpenAI Help Center Claude ChatGPT Ultra Plugin - Chrome Web Store MindPal - Your AI Workforce Your Best Year Ever – Full Focus "The 5 Levels of Prompting" by Michael Hyatt "Example AI Prompts" by Michael Hyatt Mac Power Users #782: Apple Intelligence Review - Relay Introducing canvas, a new way to write and code with ChatGPT. | OpenAI MindStudio ElevenLabs HeyGen - AI Video Generator Mindsera Day One Journal App Gamma fal.ai - Generative AI Napkin AI

🚨 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing the 2025 Productivity Field Guide - MacSparkyMonday, February 10 is the last day to use the code "MPU10" for 10 percent off! How to tame notifications on iOS | The Verge Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Notifications settings on Mac - Apple Support The Incredibles (soundtrack) - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes - Relay Mac Power Users #782: Apple Intelligence Review - Relay Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Target Drive Up in Apple CarPlay Latest Episodes - MPU Talk

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 email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing the 2025 Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Mac Power Users #781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide - Relay A New Look for 2025 and Beyond — Relay Apple Intelligence - Apple Introducing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple How to get Apple Intelligence - Apple Support Privacy - Features - Apple Apple Intelligence and privacy on iPhone - Apple Support ChatGPT Apple Intelligence Extension & Privacy- Apple Cleft Notes - Capture and Share Notes With Cleft’s AI Scribe Use Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Apple Intelligence: Examples of Content Generated with Writing Tools — 512 Pixels Grammarly: Free AI Writing Assistance Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI - Amazon Books Apple Intelligence: Examples of Image Generation — 512 Pixels Create Genmoji with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Create original images with Image Playground on iPhone - Apple Support Use Image Wand with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Use Apple Intelligence in Photos on iPhone - Apple Support Get webpage summaries with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Use Apple Intelligence in Mail on iPhone - Apple Support Use Apple Intelligence in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support Get a summary of a phone call or audio recording on iPhone with Apple Intelligence - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn't happy - 9to5Mac iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries - 9to5Mac Use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Using ChatGPT on Your iPhone | Integration with Siri - YouTube

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 forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback A Brief Overview of the Pocket 8086; or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows 3.0 in Real Mode — 512 Pixels Project 8086 Part II: Real Mode Productivity; or, 8,086 Reasons to Get a Newer Computer — 512 Pixels Productivity Field Guide 2025 (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) NotebookLM The Demise of iBooks Author - MacSparky Create an EPUB book in Pages - Apple Support Use advanced book creation options in Pages - Apple Support

Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track. 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. 1Blocker: The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari. Get 1 month premium free. 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 Stephen's iPhone Home Screens Every Default macOS Wallpaper - in Glorious 6K Resolution — 512 Pixels Widgetsmith Pedometer++ CARROT Weather GroupMe Discord Timery Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker Reader Classic Feedbin Foodnoms Happy Scale ChatGPT Google Docs GoodLinks Parcel Add or change sleep schedules in Health on iPhone - Apple Support Turn your Sleep Focus on or off on iPhone - Apple Support David's Personal Focus Mode Home Screens Substack Readwise Reader Kindle Club Pilates Eufy Mac Power Users #778: Exploring the Task Management Environment - Relay Watch Duty Basic Apple Guy Audbile Breathable David's Work Focus Mode Home Screen MindNode Notion Unread Tot David's Second Work Focus Mode & Production Focus Mode Home Screens David's Disneyland Focus Mode Home Screen Disneyland Mobile App | Disneyland Resort Play Disney Parks Mobile App | Walt Disney World Resort DJI Instagram Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support

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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Introducing Whisper | OpenAI MacWhisper superwhisper Testing superwhisper | FAST voice-to-text tool for Mac - YouTube Whisper Memos Safety Features - Official Apple Support Use Fall Detection with Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone - Apple Support Make an emergency call from a locked iPhone - Apple Support If you lost your Apple TV remote - Apple Support Gridfinity Generator 774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions - Episodes - MPU Talk Find your lost AirPods with Find My - Apple Support Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 2024 Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Review: No perfect choices – Six Colors Amazon Kindle Scribe Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse USB-C Compressed Air Duster - Amazon

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 Feedback Apple Reminders Things NotePlan MPU #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth Trello Todoist TickTick GoodTask Tasks OmniFocus Notion Ugmonk Analog The Plotter Notebook System Plotter Narrow Notebook Review — The Pen Addict Plotter Interview with Brad Dowdy Make a grocery list in Reminders on iPhone - Apple Support Reminder MenuBar InstaRemind Remind Me Faster

Subtitle: An MPU Holiday SpecialThe 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 - Wikipedia Control Panel on Gray Icon Print by Susan Kare LaserWriter - Wikipedia WP-2 - Tandy Tech

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 NotebookLM by Google Whisper Memos AirPods Pro 2 - Hearing Health - Apple Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay FM MindNode Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM Kbase Article of the Week: Use Categories in Mail on iPhone — 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More - Relay FM Notion iCloud 'Keep Downloaded' Option Included in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia - MacRumors Plotter System Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel — 512 Pixels Vision Pro Check-In - MacSparky Mac Power Users #751: Vision Pro Check-in - Relay FM Use Mac Virtual Display on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Blackmagic Design Now Taking Pre-Orders for Vision-Pro–Optimized Immersive Camera

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 RelayAll annual plans are 20% off until December 18! History of PDF - Wikipedia Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky Simple Scan - iOS App Hazel by Noodlesoft What’s New in Hazel 6 – Noodlesoft Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesGet 20% off the Hazel or DEVONthink Field Guide with the code "MPUDOCS." DEVONthink by DEVONtechnologies DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink's Automation Options Anne-Laure Le Cunff - YouTube

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 Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay!Get 20% off a More Power Users membership between now and December 18! Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparkyUse code "MASHEDPOTATOES" for 20% off. How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support How to clear Other/System Data on an iPhone | Macworld How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with your Mac - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Windows - Apple Support On .Mac's Backup.app — 512 Pixels Use Time Machine on your Mac to back up to multiple disks - Apple Support Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support Best printer 2024, best printer for home use, office use, printing labels, printer for school, homework printer you are a printer we are all printers - The Verge Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc. eero Orbi Find My - Official Apple Support How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support Get to know your Emergency Kit | 1Password How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Use the Passwords app to create, manage, and share passwords and passkeys across Apple devices - Apple Support 1Password Watchtower IdentityTheft.gov

Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & ServicesStephen 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 Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay FM Give the Gift of Relay FMGet 20% off any annual Relay membership between now and December 18! MacSparky Field GuidesUse code "MPUGRAVY" for 20% off. The sale ends a few days after the episode airs. Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Vestaboard Mac - Apple Apple introduces M4 chip - Apple Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max - Apple The incredible M4 Macs create Apple's biggest challenge yet | Macworld A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air — 512 Pixels Apple iMac M4 review: who is this for, exactly? - The Verge iPhone Mirroring is Very Good — 512 Pixels macOS Screenshot Library — 512 Pixels visionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display - MacRumors Apple TV 4K - Apple Daring Fireball: Apple TV's Hardware Situation Is Fine Amazon.com: AirTag Case for Apple TV Remote Watch on Smart TVs and streaming devices - Apple Support Apple TV Set by 2011? - MacRumors Magic Rays of Light - MacStories Mac Power Users #752: Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge - Relay FM iCloud+ - Apple MobileMe's Legacy — 512 Pixels The Official MacSparky Yule Playlist Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple

Subtitle: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, & Audio ProductsThis 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 segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Use the Camera Control on iPhone 16 models - Apple Support Sparky’s Super Action Button - YouTube Widgetsmith iPad - Compare Models - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple Apple Watch blood oxygen detection won’t be available on the Series 10 in the US | TechCrunch Track your vitals on Apple Watch - Apple Support Focused - Relay FM AirPods - Compare Models - Apple What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories HomePod mini - Apple HomePod (2nd generation) - Apple HomePod Repair Info, Service, and Parts, by Nic's Fix Apple's Previous Home Stereo Attempt: the iPod Hi-Fi - MacStories Gurman: Apple Working on Home ‘Command Center’ for 2025 Launch – 512 Pixels MyRadar for iPhone now works with CarPlay, bringing weather maps to the road - 9to5Mac Carista OBD2 & App

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 episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback M4 iMac Review: Gloriously niche – Six Colors M4/M4 Pro MacBook Pro review: Brighter, clearer, faster – Six Colors M4 Mac mini Review: Phenomenal cosmic power, itty-bitty form factor – Six Colors M4 Mac Mini Teardown Reveals BIG Surprises! - Quinn Nelson on YouTube "Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini by Jerrod H - MakerWorld UPGRADING a Brand NEW M4 Mac mini - dosdude1 - YouTube Unread Reeder Classic Reeder Reeder: A New Approach to Following Feeds - MacStories Feedbin GoodLinks Readwise Reader Platformer 404 Media Tedium M.G. Siegler - Spyglass Austin Kleon | Substack Archedelia | Matthew B. Crawford | Substack Ethan Mollick | Substack The American Peasant | Christopher Schwarz | Substack The Philosophy Garden, Stoicism and beyond | Massimo Pigliucci | Substack The Browser Company is building another browser, and it’s not called Arc. - The Verge Stratechery by Ben Thompson Introducing ChatGPT search | OpenAI What’s New in Hazel 6 – Noodlesoft Tidbyt is joining Modal A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog Creation of Final Cut Pro - Wikipedia Fantastical for Windows is (finally) here! | Flexibits Quick Tip: One-touch Screen Sharing – Six Colors Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM BetterSnapTool Moom macOS Sequoia: How Window Tiling and Snapping Currently Works - MacRumors Change window tiling settings on Mac - Apple Support Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager - Apple Support David's Recording Setup Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 - MacRumors Elgato Prompter Elgato Key Lights Camo

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 Submit Feedback Bellroy Card Sleeve Peak Design - Mobile Accessories Peak Design - Mobile Wallet Chipolo CARD Spot Hydro Flask - Amazon Nitecore EDC27 UHi 3100 Lumen Flashlight Leatherman ARC Leatherman Wave+ Sparky's Customized Leatherman Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Set Up Custom Mouse Clicks Using BetterTouchTool - MacSparky YouTube Learn OmniFocus Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Elgato Stream Deck Neo Elgato Cam Link 4K Vestaboard Tidbyt Plotter Notebooks Plotter - The Newsprint LEGO NASA Artemis Space Launch System Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro - Apple AirPods Pro 2 - Apple What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Bambu Lab The Lisa - MacStories Lisa: Steve Jobs’ sabotage and Apple’s secret burial - The Verge "Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa" Full Documentary Film - YouTube Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Watches Speedmaster "Dark Side Of The Moon" Watches Omega X Swatch to the Planets with the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection

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 episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alex Cox Makes Podcasts | Instagram | Linktree Neumann stage microphone KMS 105 Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Magic Room AVP App Alex's Current Sticky Note App Widgetsmith Spatial Station Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Piano: Flowing Tiles on the App Store Bombaroom on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Orion AI Glasses: The Future of AR Glasses Technology | Meta Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Voicepen - Audio to blog post 'What If…? – An Immersive Story' Now Available on Apple Vision Pro | Marvel Blackbox for Vision on the App Store Job Simulator on the App Store What I’m Doing Now - MacSparky

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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4 | CalDigit – CalDigit Roam 2: Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | Sonos Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Simplenote A Hyper Key with Karabiner Elements, full instructions - BrettTerpstra.com Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool - MacSparky Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Fastmail Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara Bear - Markdown Notes

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 and discuss how Apple is doing in education. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Barrett on LinkedIn The Christian School Journal Home - Westminster Christian Academy iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS Scrivener - Literature & Latte Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Outlining Software For Pros - OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Freeform on the App Store NotebookLM Perplexity Introducing ChatGPT | OpenAI The Anxious Generation Out Now. Order the Book. PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert

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 Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ThoughtAsylum - Stephen's Website Obsidian | ThoughtAsylum Drafts | ThoughtAsylum Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity GitHub - sballin/alfred-search-notes-app: Use Alfred to quickly open notes in iCloud/Apple Notes. Alfred Workflow for DT 3.x - DEVONthink - DEVONtechnologies Community Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Drafts | Where Text Starts Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup HexMonkey Software - MassReplaceIt Warp: Own the command line Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) is creating content & tools to help you be productive with your tech Tot • Your tiny text companion Tot Notes - All this Home Assistant Weasley Clock | Harry Potter Wiki

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, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Glenn Fleishman: Unsolicited Pundit Glenn Fleishman (@glennf@twit.social) - TWiT.social Shift Happens: A book about keyboards by Marcin Wichary — Kickstarter Mac 911 | Macworld Take Control Books – Expert Advice from Leading Tech Authors Take Control Books – Expert Advice from Leading Tech Authors Participate :: How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons by Glenn Fleishman 24 Life Lessons for Filmmakers from Werner Herzog | No Film School Participate :: How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons by Glenn Fleishman The Eternal Truth of Markdown | WIRED Scrivener - Literature & Latte MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories Chipolo ONE Spot & Chipolo CARD Spot - Works with the Apple Find My app - Chipolo Participate :: How Comics Were Made: a Visual History of Printing Cartoons by Glenn Fleishman TextSniper - Capture and extract any text from your Mac's screen | images PopClip for Mac Mac Power Users #757: Four Great Mac Utilities - Relay FM Default Folder X Ice - Menu Bar Manager

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 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 Relay for St. Jude - 2024 Relay for St. Jude Podcastathon 2024 - YouTube Camera Control does a lot, but you can also make it just a simple button macOS Sequoia 15.0 review: The opening act – Six Colors macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Review macOS 15 Sequoia – macOS Screenshot Library — 512 Pixels Drag and Drop Files Now Work With iPhone Mirroring in Latest macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iOS 18.1 Betas - MacRumors Tile windows on Mac - Apple Support Moom BetterSnapTool Michael Tsai - Blog - Sequoia Screen Recording Prompts and the Persistent Content Capture Entitlement macOS Sequoia screen recording permission nags can be zapped - 9to5Mac iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Review iOS 18 Review: Your iPhone, your way – Six Colors watchOS 11: The MacStories Review

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 William on the Web 58keys | Welcome to 58keys, a YouTube series for writers using Macs, iPads and iPhones. William Gallagher | AppleInsider Bartender 5 - Take control of your Menu bar Drafts | Where Text Starts Start Writing Your Screenplay with Final Draft 13 - Final Draft® Scrivener - Literature & Latte Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Outlining Software For Pros - OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Project Management Software For Professionals - OmniPlan - The Omni Group

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 Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Donate to St. Jude today! No Mo’ Chemo – 512 Pixels Why Do You Have To Go and Make Things So Complicated? – 512 Pixels A Few Thoughts Following Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” Event - MacSparky Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium - Apple Apple introduces groundbreaking health features - Apple Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple Apple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 - Apple AirPods Pro 2 adds 'clinical grade' hearing aid feature - 9to5Mac Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac starting next month - Apple

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 fast. Guest Starring: Matthew Cassinelli 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 Relay for St. Jude Home – Matthew Cassinelli Matthew Cassinelli (@matthewcassinelli) on Threads Matthew Cassinelli (@matthewcassinelli@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Shortcuts Membership – Matthew Cassinelli Workflow Review: Integrated Automation for iOS 8 - MacStories Workflow's Original Website (via the Internet Archive) Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories The Future of Workflow - MacStories App Intents | Apple Developer Documentation @matthewcassinelli "computers r cool" • Threads Elgato Contextual Computing Archives - MacSparky OSA Script for Stream Deck Podcast Note workflow, now with Shortcuts – Six Colors Shortcuts for Mac: The Future Is Now - MacStories Intro to personal automation in Shortcuts on iPhone or iPad - Apple Support(Personal Automations are not present on macOS.) Stop and Output – Matthew Cassinelli Run Shortcuts - Alfred Gallery Bug Reporting - Apple Developer

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 segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2024 Newsletter - MacSparky Whisper Memos Drafts Workspaces | Drafts User Guide MarsEdit 5 Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM iA Writer Ulysses Obsidian Notion Grammarly MacSparky Labs ScreenFlow Slack Sparky's Planning Page Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

Marco Arment joins to discuss his podcast app for iOS, Overcast, which just received a major rewrite for its 10th anniversary. David and Stephen talk to Marco about that project, how he thinks through user feedback, and Apple's annual release cycle. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Marco Arment 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 ten. | the movie. - YouTube @marcoarment - Mastodon.social The Launch of Overcast – Marco.org Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation – Marco.org Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions - 9to5Mac New "iPhone 17 Air" might be the first step to a foldable - 9to5Mac

Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode. 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. KRCS: Get your new Mac with all your preferred specs, with pricing you won't find anywhere else 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 Performa Month - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence Preview - Apple Apple Details Its AI Foundation Models and Applebot Web Scraping - MacStories SearchGPT is a prototype of new AI search features | OpenAI The "Super Hero Mom" Image Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM

Subtitle: CleanShot X, iStat Menus, PopClip, & KaleidoscopeOn this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Xojo: Create native cross-platform apps. Use code MPU24 for 15% off any licence. 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 Performa Month – 512 Pixels Setapp CleanShot X for Mac Eating Crow on CleanShot X 4.5 - MacSparky CleanShot X – Pricing Loom iStat Menus PopClip for Mac Actions — PopClip PopClip Extensions Directory Title Case — PopClip Extensions Copy as Markdown — PopClip Extensions Buy PopClip Kaleidoscope Welcome Kaleidoscope 5 Pricing - Kaleidoscope Working Copy, Git on iOS Tower Git Client

David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Xojo: Create native cross-platform apps. Use code MPU24 for 15% off any licence. Guest Starring: David Roth Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM Steve Jobs Announcing the iPhone at Macworld 2007 - YouTube Getting Things Done - Wikipedia Focused - Relay FM NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Getting Started - NotePlan Knowledge Base NotePlan Pricing Pricing | Setapp NotePlan - YouTube Your Theme - CGP Grey on YouTube Drawing Support - NotePlan How to publish a note on the web (to share it with others) - NotePlan Knowledge Base Create Plugins - NotePlan Knowledge Base NotePlan Templates for Every Purpose The Morning Routine Journal Template - MacSparky How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Is my data secure (encrypted)? - NotePlan Knowledge Base AI Features - NotePlan Knowledge Base How to migrate (import notes) to NotePlan? - NotePlan Knowledge Base Sonos Ace: Wireless Over Ear Headphones with Noise Cancellation Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation – Marco.org The New Overcast is Here – 512 Pixels Readwise David Roth - MPU Talk David Roth (@drro) on Threads David Roth (@ droth) on Mastodon

David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get 30% off now. 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 Feedback Submit Your Photos from Relay 10 The Productivity Summer Camp - MacSparky How to Use Your iPhone's StandBy Mode - MacRumors MPU Forums A tiny Freeform tip - Venn diagrams - Software - MPU Talk Panopad – Studio Neat Apple Health VP explains why sleeping with Apple Watch will deliver the most accurate 'Vitals' - 9to5Mac Sleep++ AutoSleep About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Stream Deck Kit Overview - Elgato Soon you’ll be able to control your iPad using Elgato’s Stream Deck - 9to5Mac How the Stream Deck rose from the ashes of a legendary keyboard - The Verge Building Better Backups with CCC 7 | Bombich Software Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support Find your lost Apple device or AirTag with Find My - Apple Support BOOX Palma | Unleash the Power of Mobile ePaper The Boox Palma is an excellent e-reader in an Android smartphone’s body - The Verge Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Readwise Reader camelcamelcamel

Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox: Stop drowning in email! NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Damien Schreurs 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 Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire Macpreneur Macpreneur - YouTube Damien Schreurs (@damienschreurs) • Instagram Use Passphrases for Your Wi-Fi Network and Streaming Apps | 1Password What is a Rainbow Table & How to Prevent These Attacks Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support YubiKey 5 | Authentication for Secure Login | Yubico Token2 T2F2-Dual FIDO2, U2F and TOTP Security Key Passkeys: What they are and how to use them - Google Passkeys.io – A Real-World Passkey Demo & Info Page WebAuthn.io Passkeys Directory OTP Auth - App Store Sign in to apps with your Apple ID using app-specific passwords - Apple Support What is Sign in with Apple? - Apple Support

David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness. 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. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 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 Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire 512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max V2 | Peak Design Official Site Thousand Bike Helmets, Skateboard Helmets, MIPS Helmets Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet - Trek Bikes Leather iPhone Cases - RYAN London Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site Material Dock – Studio Neat mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe - Apple MagSafe Battery Pack - Technical Specifications - Apple Support Amazon.com: Anker Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh - Amazon Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank, 10,000mAh Portable Charger - Amazon Anker Prime Power Bank, 27,650mAh 3-Port 250W Portable Charger - Amazon Glif – Studio Neat Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Black (MTPIXI-B) - Amazon JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand, Universal Phone Holder, Small Tripod - Amazon MOFT Phone Stand - Amazon DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), All-in-one Wireless Microphone - Amazon Spectre Halide — The best pro camera for iPhone and iPad ben rice mccarthy - obscura OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini SAMSUNG 870 QVO SATA III SSD 8TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive - Amazon IK Multimedia - iLoud Micro Monitor Stream Deck XL | Elgato Stream Deck + Black Edition | Elgato Stream Deck Neo | Elgato MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders – 512 Pixels Logitech MX ERGO Advanced Wireless Trackball Mouse Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro | WaterField Designs Solotop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy Apple Vision Pro Solo Knit Band - M - Apple Belkin Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro - Apple Studio - MacSparky My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels Whisper Memos Mail Drop | Drafts User Guide Camo - Great video made easy Analog™ - The original to-do system by Ugmonk Prompter | Elgato Ember Mug 2 Fully Clamp-Mounted Surge Protector – Herman Miller Store Waffle Acoustic Ceiling Cloud | UPLIFT Desk

Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, 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. Guest Starring: Sigmund Judge 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 Sigmund Judge (@sigmund@mastodon.screentimes.net) - Mastodon Magic Rays of Light - MacStories The Story of BBC Television MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories I Turned the New 13" iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display - MacStories Apple TV Go: How a USB-C Mod Spiraled into an iPad-Based tvOS Workstation - MacStories USB-C Modkit for AppleTV (2022) Accessibility features on Apple TV - Apple Support Apple TV Coming to Your Living Room - Apple Apple Brings Innovation Back to Television with The All-New Apple TV - Apple Things you can ask Siri on Apple TV - Apple Support Aerial screen savers on your Apple TV - Apple Support Channels — Watch TV Your Way Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPhone - Apple Support Apple TV+ - Apple Planet of the Apps - Wikipedia Apple unveils Apple TV+, the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers - Apple March Event 2019 — Apple on YouTube Quanta Play App Home Assistant

David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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 episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Vision Pro - Apple SoloTop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro - WaterField Designs Apple Vision Pro Travel Case - Apple Store MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface - Twelve South"The nicer one." Runestone - App Store Draw in a Freeform board on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2 - MacRumors Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro - Flexibits Things for Apple Vision Pro - Things Blog - Cultured Code OmniFocus 4 task app gets native version for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac Whisper Memos - App Store Juno for YouTube - App Store JigSpace for Apple Vision Pro Art Universe for Vision Pro solAR for Vision Pro - App Store Bombaroom - App Store Game Room - Apple Arcade Demeo - App Store What If...? An Immersive Story - App Store visionOS 2 Preview - Apple Apple Launching Vision Pro in These 8 Countries by Mid-July - MacRumors

David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. 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 iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for big changes on your iPhone - 9to5Mac iOS 18: Calendar App Design Changes and Reminders Integration - MacRumors Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall - 9to5Mac All the ways you can customize your iPhone with iOS 18 - 9to5Mac watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch - 9to5Mac Siri improvements, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence – launch timings

Subtitle: Unpacking WWDC24WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Sanebox: Stop drowning in email! KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. 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 Steve Jobs Says "Jump!" and Phil Schiller Does - YouTube macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Overview - MacStories macOS Sequoia’s Default Wallpaper (Updated) – 512 Pixels macOS Sequoia’s Macintosh Wallpapers – 512 Pixels The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM Bezel - Show your iPhone on your Mac iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Michael Tsai - Blog - Dark Mode iOS 18 App Icons NEW! iOS 18 iMessage via Satellite demo! - iJustine watchOS 11: The MacStories Overview - MacStories visionOS 2: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple Intelligence: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Hope Springs Eternal for Apple Intelligence - MacSparky Apple Details Its AI Foundation Models and Applebot Web Scraping - MacStories Siri’s AI Era Arriving Soon – 512 Pixels Report: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSes | Ars Technica WWDC24: Tim Cook, on AI and Apple’s Values – 512 Pixels WWDC24: System Requirements for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, Etc… – 512 Pixels Private Cloud Compute: A new frontier for AI privacy in the cloud - Apple Security Research Matthew Green's Mastodon Thread on Private Cloud Compute Environment - Apple

Subtitle: Feedback & the OmniFocus 4 Field GuideIn this feedback episode, the guys discuss iMessage, Arc, Notes, and more. Then, they chat about OmniFocus 4 and David's new Field Guide. 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 fast. Links and Show Notes: Get 10% off the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide for a limited time with the launch discount: OF4LAUNCH. Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The OmniFocus 4 Field Guide Release - MacSparky Mac Power Users #746: All About iMessage - Relay FM MPU 746: All About iMessage - Episodes - MPU Talk Perplexity Researcher: Windows 11 Recall a ‘Disaster’ – 512 Pixels Notes Search - Alfred Workflow Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Menu Bar Search - Alfred Workflow Homerow — Keyboard shortcuts for every button in macOS Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com : DJI Mic 2 Mac Power Users #747: Exploring the Arc Browser - Relay FM OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Standard Edition) OmniFocus 4 Field Guide (Plus Edition) CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4

Arc is a new browser that started life on macOS in 2022. David and Stephen have been using it for months, taking notes and gathering thoughts. This week, they discuss its features, and how AI could change the way people browse the web. 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. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 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 The Browser Company | Building Arc Arc from The Browser Company How will Arc browser make money? - YouTube The Arc browser arrives on Windows to take on Chrome and Edge - The Verge How we're building the Arc Browser Windows app with *Swift* - YouTube Privacy Policy - Arc Favorites: Top Tabs Across Every Space – Arc Help Center Pinned Tabs: Tabs you want to stick around – Arc Help Center Auto Archive: Clean as you go – Arc Help Center Keyboard Shortcuts – Arc Help Center Little Arc: Quick Lookups & Instant Triaging – Arc Help Center Easels: Capture & Create – Arc Help Center Share Spaces, Folders & Splits with Anyone – Arc Help Center Arc Search - App Store Arc’s mobile browser is here — but it’s not trying to replace Safari and Chrome yet - The Verge Arc's new iPhone browser wants to be your search companion | TechCrunch Search the Web With a Phone Call Using This New Arc Search Feature - MacRumors Arc Max – Browse the web with AI Arc Max: Boost Your Browsing with AI – Arc Help Center Arc | Boost Gallery No YouTube Shorts Plz - Arc Boosts Arc | Integrations

iMessage is one of the stickiest parts of the Apple ecosystem, and this week, the guys discuss some of its features, explore its security credentials, and share some tips for making it run smoothly. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Set up and use Magic Keyboard for iPad - Apple Support Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac - Official Apple Support Connected #502: Overcome by the Thinness - Relay FM Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories OpenAI pulls its Scarlett Johansson-like voice for ChatGPT - The Verge New Version of iOS Includes Notification Center, iMessage, Newsstand, Twitter Integration Among 200 New Features - Apple What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support Rich Communication Services - Wikipedia Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year - 9to5Mac Turn read receipts on or off in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support Have a group conversation in Messages on iPhone - Apple Support Collaborate on projects with Messages on iPhone - Apple Support Send and reply to messages on iPhone - Apple Support Unsend and edit messages on iPhone - Apple Support Recover deleted messages on iPhone - Apple Support Legal - Messages & Privacy - Apple Apple is adding end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups - The Verge Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support What is end-to-end encryption (E2EE)? | Cloudflare About iMessage Contact Key Verification - Apple Support WeChat - Wikipedia Giphy - App Store GIFwrapped - App Store GamePigeon on App Store Apple Cash - Apple How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage | Macworld Messages for Business Set up iCloud for Messages on all your devices - Apple Support Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Apple Support Forward SMS/MMS text messages from your iPhone to other devices - Apple Support Share your screen using Messages on Mac - Apple Support Share your screen in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Screens Connect - Make your computer reachable from anywhere - Edovia Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM

Subtitle: Remembering the Apple Advanced Technology GroupJohn Buck published a book covering the "Apple Technology Group," a division within Apple that operated back in the 1980s and 1990s and experimented with many forward-looking bits of technology that we take for granted today. 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. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: John Buck 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 "Inventing the Future"Use code "MPU" for $5 off! Beyond 2000 (TV Series 1985–1999) - IMDb Beyond 2000 - The Future of Computers - YouTube Computer Chronicles - Wikipedia Timeline One by John Buck - Amazon.com Apple Newsstand (software) - Wikipedia Apple Advanced Technology Group - Wikipedia The legendary Apple research group that shaped our world - Fast Company The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels A/UX - Wikipedia Mindset (computer) - Wikipedia Apple Knowledge Navigator (1987) - YouTube Knowledge Navigator - Wikipedia Apple Mac II - Pencil Test (1988) - YouTube Making of Pencil Test (Part 1) Making of Pencil Test (Part 2) iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display - Apple Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Audio & Video Transcription Service Powered by AI | Trint Apple Discontinuing iBooks Author on July 1, Encourages Writers to Transition to Pages - MacRumors Grammarly General Magic - Wikipedia Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life SuperDuper! SpamSieve: Most Accurate Spam Filter for Mac Downloading YouTube videos - ClipGrab Mactracker BooksBy

This week, Apple unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn't at the heart of the iPad's struggles. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Everything Announced at Apple's "Let Loose" Event - 9to5Mac Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple's Event in London - MacStories Some hands-on iPad event impressions – Six Colors M4 iPad Pro Impressions: Well This is Awkward - MKBHD on YouTube New M4 iPads, iPad Air and Apple Pencil Pro! Apple Event Recap! - iJustine on YouTube Mac Power Users #743: The Current AI Moment - Relay FM iPad Air - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple The new iPad Pro + Procreate - Apple on YouTube iPad Keyboards - Apple Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 for iPad Updated Along with Their Mac Counterparts - MacStories "The most exciting story from today" - Tyler Stalman on Threads Apple launches Final Cut Camera app to support multicam productions - The Verge The Problem’s Never the Hardware – 512 Pixels The iPad Pro is no longer the future, so what’s next? – Six Colors

AI is suddenly everywhere, from online services and software to bespoke hardware products. This week, David takes Stephen on a journey to talk about the tools he has found useful, as well as what's not ready for prime time yet. 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. 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 Hallucination (artificial intelligence) - Wikipedia Large language model - Wikipedia Google cut a deal with Reddit for AI training data - The Verge OpenAI Google Gemini Microsoft Copilot Microsoft invests $1 billion in OpenAI to pursue holy grail of artificial intelligence - The Verge Perplexity Meta AI Adobe Firefly Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels ChatGPT - Universal Primer ChatGPT - Diagrams ChatGPT - Planty Building Virtual Seneca (using ChatGPT) - MacSparky on YouTube Readwise Spark +AI: your personal email assistant MacWhisper Grammarly Bringing AI to Alfred with Chatfred - Alfred Blog AI - Raycast Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders – 512 Pixels Apple unveils the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip - Apple"With the transition to Apple silicon, every Mac is a great platform for AI. M3 includes a faster and more efficient 16-core Neural Engine, along with accelerators in the CPU and GPU to boost on-device machine learning, making MacBook Air the world’s best consumer laptop for AI. Leveraging this incredible AI performance, macOS delivers intelligent features that enhance productivity and creativity, so users can enable powerful camera features, real-time speech-to-text, translation, text predictions, visual understanding, accessibility features, and much more." Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device - MacRumors Connected #490: Ivy League Ferret - Relay FM

Neil Jhaveri founded Mimestream, a macOS email app for Gmail users. Stephen and David talk to Neil about his time at Apple, Mimestream's roadmap (including an iOS version and supporting non-Google services), and email's place in today's world. 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. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Neil Jhaveri 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 In Memoriam: Charles Edge – Mac Admins Podcast Take Control Author Charles Edge Dies - TidBITS Neil on Mastodon Mail in OS X Lion - 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica Review — Mail Mail in OS X Mountain Lion - 512 Pixels Notes in OS X Mountain Lion - 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM Mimestream BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand for Macbook The iPhone 13 Mini is dead - The Verge We’re Making Email More Modern With JMAP | Fastmail Mimestream Product Roadmap Mimestream Pricing Managing Profiles | Mimestream

On this feedback episode, the guys catch up on listener feedback, share some unique uses for Freeform, discuss some good Apple Watch apps, and talk about the Mac's startup sound. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Zocdoc: Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. 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 segments Submit Feedback Import from Apple Notes - Obsidian Help Alfred + Apple Notes Plugin AlDente - AppHouseKitchen Stephen's Action Button Shortcut David's Action Button Shortcut Actions on the App Store iPhone 16's New 'Capture Button' Rumored to Emulate High-End Camera Functionality - MacRumors Mac Power Users #739: Checking in on Freeform - Relay FM MacFamilyTree Newsletter - MacSparky Miro | The Visual Workspace for Innovation iPhone 16 Pro Camera May Be Less Prone to Lens Flare and Ghosting - MacRumors Book excerpt: What the Ear Hears (And Doesn't) | Popular Science Story of Sosumi & the Mac Startup Sound | Jim Reekes Apple Corps v Apple Computer - Wikipedia Mac84: macOS Big Sur - New Sounds VS Classic Sounds Comparison - YouTube Mac Chimes of Death – 512 Pixels Whisper Memos on the App Store Apple Watch | Drafts User Guide Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Apple Watch App of the Year: CARROT Weather: Alerts & Radar Sports Alerts on App Store Use Todoist on Apple Watch Better Day on the App Store Control your home with Apple Watch - Apple Support Control Apple TV with Apple Watch - Apple Support Arc from The Browser Company Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Every Tool's a Hammer: Life Is What You Make It by Adam Savage

Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and David to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor. 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. Guest Starring: Lee Garrett Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Lee's Desk: Lee's Rack: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback New MPU MerchThis is the final call for the new MPU shirts, sweaters, and hats! The sale ends on April 15. ScreenCastsOnline Mac Power Users #177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead Ember Mug 2 Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking. Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink Anybox – Bookmarking App for Mac & iPhone Hookmark – Links beat searching Project Management Software For Professionals - OmniPlan Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Arc from The Browser Company ScreenFlow Keystroke Pro - Mac App Store Bezel - Show your iPhone on your Mac ScreenFloat 2 - Mac App Store macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Marvis Pro - App Store Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise Lasso - Window Manager for macOS Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM Lee Garrett (@leegarrett@screencastsonline.social) - Mastodon Hand Mirror, for Mac

David and Stephen revisit Freeform and discuss how it's improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. They also share how they use the app and how it shines in visionOS. 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 segments Submit Feedback New MPU Merch! Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - ApplePress release from December 2022 The Apple Jonathan: A Very 1980s Concept Computer That Never Shipped – 512 Pixels New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2 - MacRumors MindNode Goodnotes

Stephen walks David through the ins and outs of collecting old Apple gear, and the pair take the wraps off an MPU redesign. 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! AdBlock Pro: Block ads in Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. 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 Evolution of MPU New MPU Hat New MPU Shirt Stephen's Inventory (Google Sheets) Altair 8800 - Wikipedia How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Rogue Amoeba’s Historic Screenshot Archive BlueSCSI The Macintosh Garden Introduction to Emulation - Macintosh Garden Infinite Mac The Lisa - MacStories Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa by David Greelish Lisa: Steve Jobs’ sabotage and Apple’s secret burial - The Verge The Harry Potter Collector’s iPod – 512 Pixels On the 20th Anniversary Mac – 512 Pixels The 20th Anniversary Mac – 512 Pixels Apple pushes the reset button on the Mac Pro | TechCrunch

David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He joins the guys to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. 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. Guest Starring: David Metzger 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 Dave Metzger Music Dave Metzger - IMDb Wish (2023) - IMDb Disney THE LION KING | On Broadway Since 1997 Tarzan (1999) - IMDb Once Upon a Studio (Short 2023) - IMDb Cubase: Music Production Software Atari ST - Wikipedia Macintosh SE - Wikipedia A History of Roland Samplers Mac Studio - Wikipedia Metagrid for iOS Music Notation Software – Sibelius Vestaboard Stream Deck XL | Elgato Loupedeck Live Monogram Creative Console

Stephen and David offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company's car project. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. 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 Check the Weather for Your Workout with Pedometer++ 5.4 Keyboard Maestro Field GuideUse code MPUKM for 20% off for the next week. Keyboard Maestro 11Use code KMFG for 10% off the Keyboard Maestro app. Callsheet on visionOS — Liss is More How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support Amazon.com: iKlear Spray Bottle How to clean Apple Vision Pro and accessories - Apple Support ZEISS Optical Inserts Support How to clean the nano-texture glass on your Apple display - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Poll Results on Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Cleaning AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support Belkin AirPods Cleaning Kit Apple invents an AirPods Cleaning Pen and Cleaning Kit - Patently Apple KeyboardCleanTool Batteries - Apple Use High Power Mode on your 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro - Apple Support Batteries - Service and Recycling - Apple About LCD display pixel anomalies for Apple products released in 2010 and later - Apple Support Apple's dead pixel policy for iPhone, iPad | iMore About liquid damage to Mac computers and accessories not covered by warranty - Apple Support If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone - Apple Support M3 MacBook Air Review: More of a good thing – Six Colors Base Model M3 MacBook Air Has Faster SSD Speeds After Controversy With Previous Model - MacRumors Apple’s Car Project Was Far More Bonkers than We Ever Knew – 512 Pixels A More Charitable Take on Apple’s Self-Driving Car Ambitions – 512 Pixels The End of Project Titan - MacSparky Connected #490: Ivy League Ferret - Relay FM

Ryan Murphy returns to the Mac Power Users to discuss systems design principles when choosing software and workflows, intelligent use of AI tools, Obsidian, and using technology as a parent. 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. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Ryan JA Murphy 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 Ryan's Website Mac Power Users #636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy Mac Power Users #731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal” - Relay FM Outliner Software: CRIMP defined "Research Perspectives: The Anatomy of a Design Principle" by Shirley Gregor, Leona Chandra Kruse et al. Can Design Be Non-paternalistic? Conceptualizing Paternalism in the Design Profession - ScienceDirect ChatGPT MindMac — Elegant and Fullfil ChatGPT Client for macOS 730: “Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson - Episodes - MPU Talk Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Drafts | Where Text Starts Whisper Memos Music to Focus Better - Brain.fm Endel - Personalized soundscapes to help you focus, relax, and sleep. Backed by neuroscience. Rules Shortcuts based on Event Obsidian, Roam, and the rise of Integrated Thinking Environments The Complete Guide to Time Blocking Stop Distractions on Your Mac — Focus App MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Obsidian Shortcut Launcher, A Free Plugin to Trigger Shortcuts from Obsidian - MacStories Keyboard Maestro 11.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Yoto - The Screen-Free Audio Player for Children

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David check in with the Vision Pro, discuss plumbing super powers, the mysteries of AppleCare, and 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. Parallels Desktop: Run Windows on Mac with a virtual machine. Get 15% off with code POWER15. 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 Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay FM Apple now lets you extend a Mac’s AppleCare Plus coverage beyond three years - The Verge Obsidian Importer now converts Apple Notes to portable, durable files - Obsidian Import from Apple Notes - Obsidian Help Amazon.com: Logitech MX Master 3S Gridfinity: Unofficial Wiki Mid-Century Welby Mantle Clock 3D Print Model Blackbox for visionOS Juno for YouTube Aiko Al Speech-to-Text Super-Resolution iPhone Panoramas for Vision Pro - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Vision Pro owners are reporting a mysterious crack in the front glass - The Verge Amazon.com: KIWI Design Lens Protector Cover Vitesse Brief 2023 | USA Made | WaterField Designs Everyday Carry: 9-to-5 Edition — Basic Apple Guy The Marqui Cross Body Pouch and Hip Sling Bags from Waterfield - MacSparky Simple Scan – 512 Pixels

David and Stephen battle it out in naming their favorite iOS apps. 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. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Drafts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay FM Callsheet FoodNoms Facades Mactracker Parcel ia Writer iA Presenter Timery ChatGPT Episode 490 of Connected Microsoft Copilot Carrot Weather Apple Weather GarageBand for iOS TE Tuner Drumgenius Noir for Safari Fontcase Annotable Elsewhen Dark Noise Flighty Fi GPS Dog TrackerGet a free month with Sparky's code: 36Q66M Overcast PodHighlighter Testing PodHighlighter - MacSparky on YouTube PictureThis Shortform Apple Arcade Apple One Mimestream for iOS and iPadOS - Roadmap Pocket Tanks Ollie's Arcade

Mike Vardy drops by the show to talk about the journey behind his upcoming book, his love of the Freewrite family of products, and how he runs his growing online business. 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. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. Guest Starring: Mike Vardy 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 Mac Power Users - YouTube Productivityist Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) / X ConvertKit: The creator marketing platform Podcast Movement Ernest Hemingway Freewrite Signature Edition Postbox - Freewrite Store The AlphaSmart Word Processor - 512 Pixels on YouTube Fyre Festival - Wikipedia WP-2 - Tandy Tech Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin explains why he writes on a DOS machine - The Verge ClickUp Todoist Front - Customer Operations Platform Spark Mail BusyCal for macOS timing.is – mindful productivity Flexibits | Fantastical SavvyCal Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS LumaFusion for iOS The Productivity Diet by Mike Vardy by Mike Vardy — Kickstarter The Productivity Diet: Balancing Quality and Quantity for Lasting Productivity - Productivityist Drafts | Where Text Starts Amazon.com: The Front Nine Amazon.com: The Productivityist Playbook Apple News+ You Need a Budget Ecamm Live

Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro ImpressionsApple Vision Pro is here. David and Stephen share their initial thoughts on Apple's first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity and then answer some listener questions about the device. 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. 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 regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Southern California Braces for Potential Mudslides as Rain Continues - The New York Times Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Simple Tricks and Nonsense The big demo - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops Apple Vision Pro: A Teleportation Device – 512 Pixels Book a Vision Pro Demo - Apple Retail Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User - Apple Support Apple Vision Pro Accessories - All Accessories - Apple Apple Vision Pro | WaterField Designs Set up your Persona (beta) on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support Capture, view, and share spatial photos and videos on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface The thing no one will say about Apple Vision Pro - Casey Neistat Next - MindNode Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro | Flexibits Things for Apple Vision Pro - Things Blog - Cultured Code About Optic ID advanced technology - Apple Support Vision Pro Teardown - iFixit News

Jeff Richardson returns to the show to talk about how AI has changed how he works with documents and how technologies like spatial computing and Standby can impact day-to-day workflows. 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. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Try it for free today. We Got Your Mac: Your guide to Mac adoption at scale. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson 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 iPhone J.D. The JLPGA PowerBook 170 - 512 Pixels on YouTube The Future of the 27-inch iMac – 512 Pixels The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Review: iPad Pro 12.9” - iPhone J.D. Review: iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone J.D. Review: Apple Watch Series 7 - iPhone J.D. iPad Keyboards - Apple The New Book of Knowledge - Wikipedia Westlaw – Legal Research Platforms PDF Expert - AI Chat Goodnotes 6 Using AI to get information from documents in PDF Expert and GoodNotes - iPhone J.D. reMarkable StandBy mode: tips on using it, and what stands work best with it - iPhone J.D. Only widgets on the iPad - iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson's Home Screen - MacSparky Widgetsmith on the App Store Things - To-Do List for Mac & iOS CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Flexibits | Fantastical Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Apple Apple Vision Pro Review Roundup - MacRumors The initial reviews are in, and the Apple Vision Pro is the start of something amazing - iPhone J.D. LogMeIn Remote Access A Vision — Liss is More Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay FM Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare - 9to5Mac Parcel - Delivery Tracking for iPhone, iPad and Mac Ivory for iOS The NY Times Crossword Apps Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew on the App Store The Movie Database (TMDB) In the News Podcast

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 now wherever you get your podcasts. 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 Some Personal News – 512 Pixels AppleCare Guide: Is it Worth Paying For? - MacRumors Self Service Repair - Apple Support Apple - Support - Repair Manuals Self Service Repair Store Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube Apple expands Self Service Repair and introduces new Diagnostics process - Apple Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service - Apple Support Introducing OmniFocus 4 Omni Automation Backblaze How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels Macintosh Garden - Celebrating Macintosh Abandonware! BlueSCSI Blue and White Power Mac G3 | Low End Mac Apple Vision Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple Apple Vision Pro - Guided Tour - Apple These Third-Party Apps Are Optimized For Apple Vision Pro So Far - MacRumors Netflix confirms it won’t have a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Payments Options Outside of App Store – 512 Pixels Facecam Pro | Elgato Logitech BRIO Webcam Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera (Black) | DCZV1/B Spark Mail Introducing Shared Journals for Day One

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 join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparkyLimited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGMPU AppleCare Products Apple Complimentary Support Apple Hardware Warranties Certified Refurbished Products - Apple Store Why Refurbished - Apple Store Apple Service Programs Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Support for Vintage & Obsolete Products - Apple Buy an AppleCare Plan - Apple Support iPhone Theft & Loss Coverage How AppleCare has changed with AppleCare+ – The Eclectic Light Company Check your Device's Coverage - Apple Support Apple Support App for iOS Get Support - Apple Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options Browse Repair & Service Locations - Apple Support iPhone Express Replacement Service - Apple SupportExpress Replacement is also available for iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods issues. AppleCare Professional Support Solutions AppleCare Professional - Help Desk Support AppleCare Professional - IT Support for OS Integration & Migration AppleCare Professional - Enterprise Support

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: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparkyLimited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGMPU Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Focused - Relay FM Vestaboard iFootage Silders Amazon.com: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

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 for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacSparky Field GuidesUse code PFGMPU for 10% off on the Productivity Field Guide. A lot more on this journey next week. Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM The Internet Classics Archive | The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Holdovers (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Apple launches Journal app, a new app for reflecting on everyday moments - Apple Apple’s new journaling app turns your iPhone into a digital diary - The Verge Journaling Suggestions | Apple Developer Documentation Discover the Journaling Suggestions API | Apple Tech Talks Video PSA: Apple’s new Journal app won’t be available on iPad and Mac at launch - 9to5Mac iOS 17.2’s Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep – Six Colors Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories Exploring Apple's Journal App - MacSparky Labs on YouTube The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Apple Names 2002 Design Award Winners - TidBITS Watson Product FAQ Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One Day One at Automattic | Matt Mullenweg Everlog Journal Journaling Suggestions Come to Everlog | Devon Dundee MacJournal 7 Moleskine Journey Agenda - Notes meets Calendar Daily Notes - Obsidian Craft - Daily Notes The Bullet Journal Method

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 Studio Display - Apple Mac Studio - Apple Stream Deck XL | Elgato Prompter | Elgato AirPods - Apple Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky Timery for Toggl Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow OmniFocus 4 - The Omni Group OmniFocus Plug-In Collection Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple OpenAI Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels Tabletops | Michael Steeber Apple Wants to Partner With Major Publishers to Train AI - MacRumors The Subtle Notebook graphic journal by Cortex TRAVELER'S notebook – TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA Ugmonk Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM

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 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 All About Apple Notes - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mikah on Mastodon Mikah on Threads chihuahua.coffee Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support Mikah Sargent - TWiT Mikah Sargent - Relay FM Mikah Sargent - The Incomparable Camo - Great video made easy Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Mary Jo Foley - Wikipedia Due Fantastical Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Invitations Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Openings TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support iA Writer Paprika Recipe Manager HomeKit Accessories - Apple 2023 in the smart home: Matter’s broken promises - The Verge Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store MakePass: Barcode to Wallet on the App Store LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN

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 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 join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business - Apple Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple macOS Sonoma brings new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity - Apple "Considering" - Mimestream Roadmap Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch - Apple Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support iCloud+ - Apple David's Yule Playlist - Apple Music

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 and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FMGet 20% off any annual Relay FM membership! Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Evernote pushes users to upgrade with test of a free plan limited to only 50 notes | TechCrunch Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Markdown Markdown Field Guide - MacSparky ProNotes PopClip for Mac Daily notes - Obsidian Help Day One Journal App Introducing Goodnotes 6: the Goodnotes Blog Mac Power Users #719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide - Relay FM Stainless Mug SM-SHE48/60 – Zojirushi Online Store Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips V2.0 RovyVon Aurora A8 Keychain Flashlight Cool Tech You'll Actually Want! - Snazzy Labs on YouTube Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works - MacRumors Keyboard Maestro 11 Automators #141: Keyboard Maestro Goes to 11 - Relay FM Retrobatch 2 Bartender 5 Exploring Bartender 5 - MacSparky on YouTube Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Play 2.0 Adds YouTube Channel Support, Folders, and a New Premium Subscription - MacStories Prompter | Elgato Amazon.com: Anker Prime Power Bank with 100W Charging Base My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

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: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Kourosh Dini 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 FMGet 20% off any annual Relay FM membership! Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Productivity Ecamm Live Cubase CalDigit MainStage DEVONtechnologies Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink DEVONlink - Integrate Obsidian with DEVONthink BusyCal OmniFocus - The Omni Group OmniFocus & Omni Automation Spark Mail Waves of Focus | Kourosh Dini Circle Scrivener Keynote - Apple Relax with the Weekly Wind Down Ensemble du Verre - Rooms Xploding Plastix - This is Accurate Dark side of the Moon Redux - Roger Waters Aeon's End Dale of Merchants Grove: A 9 card solitaire game SET Spyfall Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) / X Kourosh Dini - YouTube Kourosh Dini, MD (@kouroshdinimd) • Instagram

Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGOStephen 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 MPU. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: David Smith, Malin Sundberg, and Ken Case 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 Get 20% off all Annual Memberships - Relay FM The Omni Group Ken Case on Mastodon David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Under the Radar - Relay FM _David Smith on Mastodon Mercury Weather Orbit | Time Tracking & Invoicing Mac Power Users #698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg - Relay FM Malin on Mastodon Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta and iPhone Software Development Kit - Apple“We’re excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device.” NeXTcube - Wikipedia OmniGraphSketcher Support - The Omni Group Apple Beta Software Program Apple Platforms State of the Union (2023) Requesting Technical Support - Apple Developer Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Aquire NeXT Software, Inc. iOS 17.2 hints at sideloading apps from outside the App Store - 9to5Mac Apple Search Ads Program Swift - Apple Developer SwiftUI - Apple Developer Objective-C - Wikipedia OmniFocus 4 First Look & Invitation to Help Test - The Omni Group Blog Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer Work with Apple and visionOS - Apple Developer WeatherKit - Apple Developer

Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C CableIt'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: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Jazz Apple Music Playlist The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Amazon.com: Cable Matters Amazon.com: Anker: All cables Material Dock – Studio Neat Twelve South Amazon.com: SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank 733 Nekteck 360° Rotating Flat Plug Extension Cord 1 Foot - Amazon Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector Looking inside real vs. fake AirPods with industrial CT TimePorter Watch Band Wall Mount Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover Amazon.com: sevenplus 2 Pack Reading Glasses The Folsom - Liner Lock Knife | The James Brand Amazon.com: WeKnife Emergency Survival Whistle Smart Lock S230 | eufy US Amazon.com: Car Window Breaker with Seatbelt Cutter Amazon.com: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 Crutchfield Stephen's Tundra "Heritage" Grille Ugmonk Totebook – Studio Neat David's Totebooks Blackwing - Pencils and tools for a balanced life Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand The Theme System Amazon.com: Redliro Walking Pad Amazon.com: VIVO Under Desk 17 inch Cable Management Trays Amazon.com: Original Bongo Ties Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips Prompter | Elgato Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer MacBook Pro - Apple Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro Review: We Can Game Now?! - YouTube Star Wars R2-D2 Life-Size Figure by Sideshow Collectibles Icon | FJ40 Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer

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 membership. 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. Guest Starring: Dan Provost 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 Dan Provost Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Glif - iPhone 4 Tripod Mount & Stand by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — KickstarterStudio Neat's original Kickstarter campaign. View and edit files with Quick Look on Mac - Apple Support Dell UltraSharp 32 Inch 6K Monitor U3224KB Keen: A compact, durable, and retractable utility knife. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Fusion 360 Airtable Notion Basecamp Stop Motion Software - Dragonframe Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter TeuxDeux Thoroughly Considered #105: The Last Detail with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM Analog Weekly Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Knotwords Tot • Your tiny text companion Studio Neat (@studioneat) • Instagram Dan Provost (@danprovost@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Dan Provost (@danprovost) on Threads

Subtitle: Gone Are the Marker Felt DaysWhile 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 Zocdoc. Sign up for free. CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. 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 “Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts” - New Relay FM Shirt! Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions Notes in Mail in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - MacStories - Part 8 (Notes) Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notes User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Set up iCloud for Notes on all your devices - Apple Support Gall's Law Alfred Search Notes - Github How to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Fast Capture with Quick Note for iPad and Mac: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Use Notes on iCloud.com - Apple Support Draw with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support reMarkable - The Paper Tablet Field Notes A Closer Look at Apple Notes’s Smart Folders – The Sweet Setup Exporter on the Mac App Store How to lock or unlock notes on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Lock your notes on Mac - Apple Support Secure features in the Notes app - Apple Support Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM

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. Guest Starring: Chris Upchurch 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 Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch - Relay FM Grand Adventure Chris' Desk Setup Ugmonk ZSA Moonlander Keyboard Elgato Cam Link 4K Elgato Key Light Air OWC ThunderBay 6 Defender Series Protective Phone Cases | OtterBox Why Steve Jobs drowned the first iPod prototype | Cult of Mac Obsidian Sync your notes across devices - Obsidian Help Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple Support iA Writer Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support Garmin inReach Mini 2 Starlink's satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024 - Engadget Use the Compass app on Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support The Julia Programming Language Visual Studio Code Panic - Nova Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 14 Tower Git Client Kaleidoscope fish shell Posts Tagged “fish” - BrettTerpstra.com QGIS Carbon Copy Cloner How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels Arq Backup Software eero Triage 2 on the App Store Hand Mirror for Mac Karabiner-Elements Kagi Search

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 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: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Carbon Copy Cloner Stephen's Backup Task in CCC Frequently asked questions about scheduled tasks | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Advanced Scheduling Options | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software ChronoSync | The Ultimate Mac Backup and File Sync App Backblaze RhetTbull/macnotesapp - Github Mac Power Users Feedback - Relay FMLet us know about your usage of Apple Notes, or if you have cool projects or issues with it! Spark Mail Spark Email Privacy Page HEY Email Superhuman Mimestream The Talk Show Ep. 376, with Neil Jhaveri from Mimestream Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Gridfinity Gridfinity: Your Ultimate Modular Workshop - YouTube Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to Micro USB + USB Type-C + Lightning Charge And Sync Cable - Amazon Amazon.com: ELUTENG 90 Degree USB Adapter Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels

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 MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback $775,375.54 – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa - Relay FM Hypercritical John Siracusa - Mastodon.social Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable iPhone 15 Action Button Issue & Update Program: r/peakdesign Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM Hypercritical: Front and Center DragThing Hypercritical: SwitchGlass Hypercritical: Independence Day Reconcilable Differences #179: I Believe in the System…Kind Of - Relay FM ATP 555: A Very Eventful Day — Accidental Tech Podcast Affinity Designer Affinity Photo Adobe Photoshop Pixelmator Pro Photomator

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.

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.

Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom.

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.

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.

David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level.

Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig.

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.

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. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback.

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.

Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, how the app has grown over the years and making a go of it in the software business.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 that threaten our focus and work.

It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!

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. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats.

On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.

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. This week, Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't.

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.

Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items.

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.

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 in the Apple software ecosystem over the years.

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 pushing the boundaries of what macOS can do.

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.

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 and how he's grown his operation from a solo venture to a team running multiple projects.

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. David and Stephen have been using it extensively and break it all down this week.

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.

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.

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.

Charlie Chapman is the developer behind Dark Noise and the host of the Launched podcast. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about his experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that compete with something you've built.

OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta.

Apple's Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. This week, Stephen and David look at their history, discuss their current iterations and make some requests for the future.

Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again!

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails.

Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.

With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode, Stephen and David talk about how their HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others can add to the smart home in the future.

Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week, David and Stephen go on a roadtrip through the service's history, features and more.

With David settling in at his new studio, the guys take some time to talk about their desk setups, what's in their bags and what they carry with them daily.

David and Stephen share some of the treats they've found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16. Then, they talk through their first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Alex Cox drops by the show to update Stephen and David on their new indie life, including Apple silicon hardware, collaboration tools and the new iPhone 14 Pro.

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit iOS 16 and the M2 MacBook Air, then dive into some listener questions and talk about the state of voice dictation.

Apple has announced its slate of iPhones and Apple Watches for the year and has major software releases right around the corner. This week, David and Stephen discuss the company's announcements and review iOS 16.

Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple's platforms.

Julia Alexander drops by to discuss the world of streaming services, and how Apple stands apart from its competitors in the space. Also discussed: the sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch and some of Julia's go-to apps.

File storage is both more accessible and more complicated than ever. This week, David and Stephen address storage mediums, syncing services, backup strategies and a lot more.

Chris Christensen is a web developer, writer and traveler with roots in 90s Apple. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work, navigating the world and a lot more.

Apple refers to the iPad as a magical pane of glass that becomes whatever you need of it. This week, David and Stephen discuss some apps and accessories that help the iPad reach that potential.

In this feedback episode, Stephen talks David through his workflows of the Apple History Calendar, and then the guys talk about the current state of Apple's beta software. They also tackle some listener feedback and check in on the new version of Alfred.

David shares his impressions of the M2 MacBook Air, then he and Stephen talk through Craft. While it can be used for simple note taking, it also packs a lot of powerful personal knowledge management tools for users who need them.

William Gallagher has written using a Mac for decades. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss his work and how he gets words on the page.

This week, Stephen and David talk about Reddit and a third-party client named Apollo, which brings a world-class Reddit experience to iPhone users. Then, they are joined by its developer Christian Selig to discuss the app's origins, working with the Reddit API and a lot more.

9to5 Mac editor Zac Hall guests on the Mac Power Users this week with thoughts on life without the iPad, writing workflows, the current Apple Betas and future Macs.

Tony Miceli is a world-renowned jazz vibraphonist. This week, he joins David and Stephen to talk about how music and technology have become more intertwined over his career, and how he built an online community of vibraphonists.

This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions.

David and Stephen catch up on some recent updates to some stalwarts of the macOS utility landscape, and talk about some other apps that make their Mac setups complete.

Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22.

Shortcuts arrived on the Mac a year ago, and in the time since, Apple and third-party developers have worked to make it a real contender in terms of automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app and David's new Field Guide on the topic.

MacStories boss Federico Viticci returns to the show to talk about the iPad's apparent stagnation and how the Mac has grown over the last few years. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more.

The App Store didn't launch until a year after the first iPhone, but it has defined the smartphone era. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of their favorite iPhone apps.

In the inaugural meeting of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Drafts and their use of the application. Then they are joined by Drafts developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users, its 10th anniversary and how Greg uses Drafts himself.

Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the go.

David and Stephen both track how they spend their time. In this episode, they discuss the approaches and tools they use to see how they spend their days.

Ryan JA Murphy is a writer and Ph.D. student who is using the Mac and iPad to work with information systems and design science. This week, Stephen and David talk with him about his workflows for research, data organization and more.

Allison Sheridan has been a Mac user since the very beginning and has been talking about Apple and its products since late 2005. She joins Stephen and David to talk about her experience with the platform, her use of diagramming in blog posts and much, much more.

The iPhone has all but killed the point-and-shoot camera market. This week, Stephen and David talk about the hardware and software that makes the iPhone such a good camera for photography.

Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management.

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more.

Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme.

Preview has been in every Mac's Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Today, Stephen and David dive into the program, exploring is wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs.

Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.

The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.

Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business. Also, Adam's writing a script and has news to share on some new tools and workflows.

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.

YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.

Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of these apps and which ones could use some love from the folks in Cupertino.

Very few people work alone at the top of a mountain. For the rest of us, things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. David and Stephen talk about these topics and discuss some of their apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive.

Stephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whatley to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology.

After 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time.

As the year draws to a close, David and Stephen survey the landscape and talk through the products, services and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year.

David had to move his home office, while Stephen built a cabin. This week, the guys compare notes on how their studios have evolved over the last couple of years.

Stephen and David chat with John Soliman, a 2nd Assistant Editor at Pixar about his workflows and how collaboration works at the studio.

David and Stephen are joined by Apple's Jeremy Butcher to discuss the company's new Business Essentials program. Then, the guys revisit iCloud storage management, clipboard apps and email providers. USB-C hubs and migrating to an Apple silicon Mac are also discussed.

Stephen and David are joined by Daniel Jalkut. After his absence is blamed on an innocent co-host, Daniel chats with the guys about his indie development career, the new MacBook Pro and the many options developers face when picking a method for writing a macOS application.

There is a range of applications to supercharge your copy and paste game. This week, David and Stephen explore some of the best options for macOS and even the iPad and iPhone.

Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again.

David and Stephen talk with Sean McCabe about how he runs his businesses from what can only be described as a Mac battle station while stitching together macOS apps and several cloud services to be more productive.

David and Stephen review macOS Monterey and cover the features and changes it brings to the Mac. Then, the guys give their impressions of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pros.

This week, Stephen and David talk through Apple's new batch of MacBook Pros, powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max systems on a chip.

Fresh off the release of iPadOS 15, David and Stephen cover the update's revised multitasking system and talk about some of their favorite workflows for the iPad.

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss recent updates to iWork, more on various editions of DEVONthink and go through some listener feedback.

David's newest Field Guide covers DEVONthink, and this week he and Stephen discuss the application, some example uses and the basics anyone looking at it should know. After that, they review the new iPhone and iPad mini.

iOS and iPadOS 15 have arrived, bringing new features to Apple's mobile devices, including Focus modes, Live Text, new Home screen widgets, Safari extensions and a lot more. David and Stephen discuss their experiences with the beta and outline what's best in this year's upgrade.

Apple has unveiled new versions of the iPhone, Apple Watch and a couple different iPads. This week, David and Stephen talk through the news and their thoughts on the new products.

Files and folders have been with the Mac user since the very beginning, but today, file management has gotten a lot more complicated. This week, Stephen and David tackle the topics of tags, search, backups, cloud services and more, all in the hope of untangling the mess that storage has become for so many.

Jay Miller, from Relay's new Conduit podcast, joins to share some knowledge about the best workflows for video meetings, getting more out of the emerging Craft app and even more uses for a Mac mini.

Starting with a pet project for Steve Jobs, all the way to a modern, web-infused set of applications across multiple platforms, iWork has expanded into a suite of tools more than capable of meeting almost anyone's needs. This week, Stephen and David talk through Keynote, Pages and Numbers, giving tips and comparing them to office suites offered by other companies.

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss website redesigns, quote applications, encryption, virtualizing Windows and a whole lot more.

Kathy Campbell is all over the Internet, as both a content creator and a business owner. She's a podcaster, artist, task-doer and so much more. Stephen and David talk with her about how she uses a mix of an iPad Pro, iMac Pro and a bunch of apps and services to keep all the plates spinning.

The Apple silicon transition continues to march on, so David and Stephen sit down to talk about how to migrate to a new Mac, and what settings and preferences they recommend changing from the defaults.

Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities.

Our homes and businesses have become more technology-dependent, and having a solid network is more important than ever. This week, the guys talk about what goes into designing and maintaining reliable wired and wireless networks, and give some advice if you're looking to upgrade yours.

This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give presentations with your iPad and how to rock a TRS-80.

The App Store is a big place, and the iPhone can become anything you want it to be. Today, Stephen and David talk about 30 apps worth checking out — all on a budget.

Mike Vardy returns to the show to update David and Stephen on where he's found balance between the iPad and the Mac. Mike also discusses how he blends analog and digital tools, and how he shares tasks and ideas with his remote team.

It is feedback time, so David and Stephen are here with listener questions, their experiences with Apple's current crop of betas and the future of Day One.

Stephen and David are joined by Paul Kafasis to talk about Mac software development in the modern era, some of Rogue Amoeba's history and the tools Paul uses to get his work done.

WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation.

With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed over the years.

David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.

David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years, in addition to what can be done with them.

Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos.

As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done.

In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful.

It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale!

With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents.

Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.

On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses.

After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple. This week, Stephen and David reflect on two decades of their beloved platform.

The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive.

David and Stephen are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. They discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. August then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services.

Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by the show to tell David and Stephen about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac and creating music with a computer.

In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.

John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.

This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.

The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files.

As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. This time, David and Stephen run though a whole bunch of their favorite ways to get more out of these devices.

Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to the show to update Stephen and David on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows.

From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind, but over the years Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware more even more so. This week, Stephen and David cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.

This week, David walks Stephen through his concept of contextual computing, and why it's a lot easier to get started with than it sounds.

At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and David take some time to reflect on what it's meant for an Apple user, and what they'd like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech.

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.

Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide.

If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, David and Stephen are here to help.

David and Stephen talk with photographer Austin Mann about his work and his annual iPhone camera reviews, including what sets the iPhone 12 Pro Max apart from Apple's other new phones.

macOS Big Sur brings with it a new design and updated features. This week, Stephen and David wade in to macOS 11, before giving their impressions of the M1-powered MacBook Air.

This week, David and Stephen are joined by Kurt Knight, Senior Director, Platform Product Marketing at Apple to talk about the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur. After that, the guys talk about this first wave of new Macs.

MacStories Founder Federico Viticci joins David to talk about the iPad and its ecosystem of apps for power users. As the iPad itself becomes more capable, what users can do with it continues to expand, but as the guys discuss, there are still pain points.

Stephen and David are joined by Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, author and developer of the Mac app Hook. He explains how we typically gather, process and use data, and how our computing devices can assist — and detract — in that work.

A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring.

Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones.

With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows.

Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.

iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.

Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of the popular choices, and how to keep them from becoming just another thing to check. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event.

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more.

Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app.

David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes *Frozen,* *Muppets Most Wanted,* *The Avengers,* *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2* and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs networked together, numerous music applications and (eventually) a full-blown orchestra.

RSS can bring news, blog posts and even podcasts to you, without needing to visit a bunch of different website. This week, Stephen and David talk about the rise of numerous RSS services and apps they've seen over the last few years, and share how this web technology makes their lives better.

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.

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 covering the more complex things the language can do.

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.

On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices.

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.

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 and share how they keep up with various bits of digital information in their lives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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 ⛵.

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.

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 week Stephen and David dive into this utility and what it can do.

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.

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.

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. As a bonus segment at the end, they talk about the 2020 iPad Pros.

MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more.

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.

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.

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.*

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.

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, and how it fits in with the iPhone and Mac.

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.

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.

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.

Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time *not* to upgrade to a new device.

Mark Hackett runs a small non-profit working in Sudan, named Operation Broken Silence. This week, he joins David and some other Hackett guy to talk about data management so far from home, the power of Apple's apps like Pages and his move to the iPad Pro.

The iPhone has become many people's primary device for many different types of tasks. On this episode, Stephen and David look at the current state of the hardware, software and services that make up Apple's most popular product.

David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020.

It's feedback time! David and Stephen revisit media management and external drives, then talk about David's 16-inch MacBook Pro, meditation apps and USB-C hubs. Then Stephen makes a confession, which David takes rather well.

David and Stephen interview Thomas Grove Carter, a video editor who has been using Final Cut Pro X on the 2019 Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR. They talk about the power of the new machine, it's flexibility and how it unlocks new types of workflows for video editors.

Stephen and David are joined by John Voorhees to talk about Mac Catalyst, which allows for iPad apps to be developed for macOS. They review some early examples and talk about the technology and what it could mean for the Mac and iPad in the future.

Stephen steps behind the Genius Bar — or into the Genius Grove, as it were — to provide tips for troubleshooting Macs, iOS device and iCloud. Then, he and David talk about the new 16-inch MacBook Pro and how someone should prioritize features when buying a new computer.

Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile and Dave Teare of AgileBits join David and Stephen to talk through Apple's year and the changes it brought for developers. Then, a conversation about app subscriptions, VC funding and more.

It's that time again; the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned.

Stephen and David are joined by Brent Simmons, who works in marketing at The Omni Group. They talk about the tools of the trade, including social media and content creation before shifting gears to discuss Brent's RSS reader, NetNewsWire and where the Mac could be heading.

YouTuber and podcaster Sara Dietschy joins Stephen and David to share about her video work, from cameras to editing and beyond. They also discuss managing large amounts of data across multiple locations, the role of the iPad and turning creative work into a business.

David and Stephen talk with Ian Elsner, a museum exhibit creator who is using the iPhone SE, iPad Pro and an Intel Compute Stick together in some very interesting and unusual ways to help develop educational exhibits for kids and adults.

Our iOS devices go with us just about everywhere, and pairing them with some select accessories can make them more useful in more situations. This week, Stephen and David talk about some of the products that they rely on when using their iPhones and iPads, from cases and batteries to tripods and keyboard.

Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad.

macOS Catalina is here. It breaks with a lot of the past, while showing us a bit of what the future of the Mac may hold. In this special bonus episode, David and Stephen dive into what's what in this year's release of macOS.

David and Stephen are joined by Dave Hamilton to talk about his work at The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media, his approach to podcasting, how covering Apple has changed over the years and some software tools every Mac user should know about.

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Alfred and backups and talk about iOS 13's bumpy release and the new iPhone and Apple Watch. Stephen also gives a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Relay FM Podcastathon and closes the episode by reading a list of the iPhones he has broken over the years.

iOS 13 is here, and is full of new features. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of their favorites, after talking through the changes Apple has made to Shortcuts.

Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color.

Backing up our Macs, iPhones and iPads is easier than ever, but many people don't bother making sure their data is safe and sound. This week, David and Stephen talk through some basic backup strategies before offering some advice when considering upgrading to new versions of macOS and iOS.

Stephen and David chat with Jake Wilson, an elementary school principal — and a student himself — about using technology in and beyond the classroom, ranging from smart boards and shortcuts to Google Docs and waffles.

macOS' Spotlight feature has made serious strides in recent years, but many power users still turn to Alfred and LaunchBar for app launching, file searching and executing workflows. This week, David and Stephen compare these tools and talk about their favorite features of each.

Brett Terpstra joins in the Mac Power Users this week to talk about his keyboard hacks, planning workflows, some of Brett's favorite apps, and the looming arrival of Brett's new app, nvUltra.

Comic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows.

This week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.

Pastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day to make his work more efficient, and his explorations in Internet filtering and content blocking.

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to a boss who doesn't get it.

Simone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.

Safari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.

Tyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.

Our digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic.

Josh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.

Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.

Stephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share initial thoughts on updates to macOS and the brand new iPadOS. David has some tough questions for Stephen about his future and the new Mac Pro, and they get to share the good news about the brand new "Sparky Button." Finally, our hosts give you the lowdown on their WWDC experiences.

From trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.

Artist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.

David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.

At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more.

Michael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.

Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and the future of the Mac and iOS.

Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.

Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.

Stephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.

The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.

When thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.

Shawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.

Live from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.

David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips.

Programmer and sheep farmer Oogie McGuire talks about LambTracker, her application for managing flocks and the hardware that goes along with it, as well as her on-going project of digitizing historical photos.

With G Suite, Google offers paid versions of its free web apps and services. This week, Stephen and David discuss their usage of these tools, and how G Suite compares to other solutions available to individuals and small businesses.

Christina Warren, tech commentator, podcaster and Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft drops by to talk about using a Mac at work, the state of PowerPoint and how to get the most out of tech when traveling the world.

The iPhone and Apple Watch can be helpful in managing health and fitness, and coupled with the breadth of options in the App Store, they can become powerful tools in improving our well-being.

John Gruber of Daring Fireball and The Talk Show join David and Stephen for a discussion about writing and podcasting, as well as WWDC and what the future may hold for the iPad and Mac.

Introduced as a low-cost way to switch to the Mac, the Mac mini can now be found working quietly as home and office servers, hosting files, media, backups and more.

David puts his new cohost, Stephen Hackett, in the hot seat to talk about his tech background, love of the Mac, and if Batman or Superman is better. All of that, plus a couple of exciting event announcements.

We cover feedback on subscriptions, iOS tips, and more. Katie and David look back on the last 463 episodes and discuss the origins of Mac Power Users. Katie discusses her journey, favorite workflows, and answers a few listener questions.

Jason Snell returns to tell us about his iMac Pro, how he uses his Mac mini, Jason's move towards iOS, being an avid reader, making time for it all, and a few of his favorite picks.

There's a lot hidden in iOS. David and Katie run down some of their favorite iOS tips and tricks that you may not have known, or may have forgotten about.

Casey Liss returns to update us on his life as a free agent, his rekindled love with the iPad, becoming a YouTuber and more.

Subscriptions! It seems the wave of the future but should we be happy about that? In this episode Katie and David talk about this trend towards subscriptions and the software and services they believe are worth the effort.

Katie has a big announcement, David has a new Field Guide, we both have new iPads, we also discuss the new MacBook Airs, Apple’s pricing, our daily routines, and answer listener questions.

It's time for our annual Holiday Geek Gift Guide. David and Katie run down their favorite gift picks for the year as well as what's on their own holiday wish lists.

Katie and David chat with Laura McClellan of The Productive Woman Podcast to discuss her prospectives on productivity, finding and using the right virtual assistant, creating a community around her podcast, routines, habits, and more.

Katie and David discuss Apple's October 2018 event, the MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro and their purchases.

Katie shares the end of her MacBook Pro saga and AppleCare Experience, David plays with his widget screen, moving out of Evernote, finding more uses for Keyboard Maestro, upcoming Apple Event, packing apps, our favorite non-tech podcasts, and listener feedback.

David and Katie run down 30 of their favorite apps and services under $30.

Ken Case of the Omni Group, Greg Scown of Smile, and Dave Teare of Agile Bits join David and Katie to talk about the state of development for Mac and iOS and life as an Apple Developer.

David and Katie revisit the topic of task management. We talk about digital task managers, our history managing tasks, various tiers of task management from simplified to advanced, systems for digitally managing our tasks and how to keep it all together.

This month in MPU+ we chat about David's new phone, Katie's broken Mac, iOS 12 follow-up, Siri Shortcuts, transitioning from Dropbox to iCloud, David's laptop replacement and more.

David and Katie talk about Apple's latest operating system, macOS Mojave. We discuss the state of the Mac, yearly release cycles, what we like, what we don't, new features for productivity and more.

David and Katie run through their favorite new features for iOS 12, WatchOS 5 and thoughts on the September 12th announcements.

Zac Hall joins David and Katie to talk about how he stays on top of Apple news at 9to5Mac as well his work as an online publisher. We also talk about 9to5's recent discovery of the new iPhone and Apple Watch prior to Apple's September 12th event.

Katie and David speculate about Apple's upcoming September 12th event, David goes laptopless again, hiding cables and technology clutter around your home, shutting down Wi-Fi on a schedule, storing business cards, fixing a broken iPhone and listener feedback.

David and Katie dive deep on HomeKit and discuss the HomeKit App, managing rooms, creating scenes, automation and our favorite HomeKit enabled devices. We also discuss where HomeKit falls down and our workarounds.

Jeff Richardson from iPhone JD joins Katie and David to chat about how he uses a Mac at home and PC at work, going all in and adopting a paperless lifestyle with the iPad, starting a successful blog, using the Apple Watch, and more.

Katie and David revisit music management and discuss the state of the two major streaming services, how things have changed iTunes Match, managing their music, and audio at home and in the car.

Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and more.

David and Katie talk about how it's easier now than ever before to cut the cable, Katie's moves away from Evernote, David's experimentation with iOS Mail clients, getting burned when selling online, choosing an email provider, the iOS 12 Beta, and answer listener questions.

Artist, illustrator and cartooner Thom Zahler talks about his life as a comic book artist, writer and the digital and analog tools he uses. He shares how he makes a living as an independent worker, and his experience on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

David and Katie share their home office setups. We discuss all the gadgets in, on and under our desks, what's connected to our Macs and how we get work done.

Matt Gemmell joins us to discuss life as a software engineer turned writer, his evolution from Mac to iOS, his passion for fitness, and being an independent worker.

Of all the things an iPhone can do, we sometimes forget it’s a great device for communication. In this episode we dig deep on how to use the iPhone as a communications tool.

In this episode, we launch the new MPU Discourse community, talk about Siri Shortcuts, Katie got a HomePod, David shares thoughts on the iOS Beta and his recent visit to Apple Park. We also tackle listener questions about messages in the cloud, iPad accessories and kids in college.

Don McAllister returns to talk about building a business around ScreenCastsOnline, building his team, delegation, project management, and more. We also talk chat travel and electric cars.

Katie and David talk about the state of PDFs in 2018, how the PDF format has evolved, and best practices for creating, naming, managing and working with PDFs.

David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5

David and Katie share what's on their minds this month including the end of the Airport Era, David's thoughts on the state of Notes apps including Bear and Apple Notes, surviving a house fire, thoughts on the iPhone X, Refurbs, and more.

Katie and David discuss best practices for keeping your Mac healthy including Mac maintenance tips, diagnosing common problems, getting rid of unnecessary files, maintenance utilities, and care tips.

Marco Arment Returns to Mac Power Users to discuss the state of the Mac, the iMac Pro, Apple's laptops, Overcast, privacy, digital cameras and more.

With the recent updates to iWork we thought it time to dive deep. We share the best uses for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. We discuss the pros and cons of the apps, collaboration, and try to tackle the question - can you get by with iWork alone?

This month on MPU+ David and Katie spend some time discussing bedroom tech, including what's on our nightstands and sleep tracking. We also discuss David's new backup strategy, Drafts 5, Returning a Lost iPhone, Apple's Education Event, and follow-up on Katie's lightning strike.

David has written a new book - the iPhone Field Guide. In this episode, we discuss his latest project, the process of creating a multimedia book, the state of iBooks Author and more.

Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution.

David and Katie dive into the topic of browsers. The browsers we use on Mac and iOS, reasons to look at third-party browsers vs staying with Safari, tweaking your settings, our favorite add-ons and companions services and more.

Writer, podcaster, screencaster and avid bookworm Mike Schmitz joins us to talk about his quest to "push past average", become more productive, sleep better, read more and live a well-balanced life.

David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less.

Katie an David share what's on their mind this month including home security systems, the OmniFocus 3 beta, David's new love of paper, the HomePod, their favorite non-tech productivity hacks, and more. We also tackle listener questions and share tech we're playing with.

Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more.

Presentations are on our mind this week as Katie and David both prepare for talks at the ABA Techshow. We discuss workflows for planning a presentation, tips for making your slides, getting ready for the big day, dealing with nerves, and making sure your presentation goes off without a hitch.

There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS.

Rose Orchard joins us to discuss her transition from teacher to automator including creating workflows, maximizing efficiency on Mac and iOS, we discuss the Sonos One and the Apple HomePod, travel tips and more.

Programmer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business.

David and Katie revisit our workflows for consuming digital (and some analog) content. We discuss keeping up with blogs, magazines, books, spoken word, movies, television, news, and more.

John Siracusa returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about his favorite workflows and apps. We also spend some time getting John's opinion about where the Mac is and where it is heading.

Katie shares her struggles with APFS and High Sierra, David shares his workflow changes related to OmniFocus defer dates and his hyper-scheduling experiment. We answer listener questions relating to photo albums on the Apple TV, how we're using Evernote today, and tech organization. We follow-up new developments in home automation, scheduling, Qi Charging and more.

In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad.

Stephen Hackett returns to Mac Power Users to talk about his transition into video production, Internet automation, his home studio, audio and video gear, a new iMac and more.

As we wrap up 2017 we take a look back at the workflows that worked for us in 2017 including paperless practice, writing workflows, cloud storage, hiring help and more. We also discuss the practices we intend to change in 2018, and gaze into the crystal ball and look at what we may expect from Apple in the year to come.

This week Alex Cox from Cards Against Humanity shares her favorite hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done ranging from high-end video production to entertaining cats.

"Deck the Halls with Ones and Zeroes." In this episode, Katie and David break down all the ways to use your technology for the holidays including smart decorations, streaming audio (and David's Yule playlist), managing parties with tech, recommended family-friendly Apple TV games, David's holiday card production workflow and Katie's envelope hacks, tracking gift giving, and setting up your network for visiting relatives and friends.

David and Katie revisit the topic of emergency preparedness. This can include everything from natural disasters, personal emergencies, accident or illness, technology failures and even happy emergencies. We share our for getting your tech prepared and how technology can help you weather the storm.

Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done.

Gabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery.

Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.

Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.

App developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.

The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,

It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media.

To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.

This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff".

Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it.

In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems.

David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users.

In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12.

Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, finding and working with a publisher and marketing his book after publication.

In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017.

Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for iOS.

Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures.

Brett Terpstra (drink!) joins David and Katie this week to talk about the state of tagging on Mac and iOS. We discuss uses of tags, developing a tagging scheme, what you can do with tags, the turbulent history and hopefully bright future.

Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull it off. There are also a few hippie parts.

In this bonus episode, David and Katie chat with Apple Distinguished Educator and Musician Shirantha Beddage. We also answer questions on a variety of topics including lightning protection, starting a blog, how much iMac to buy, OCR accuracy, and follow up on Home Tech, must-have utilities and more.

iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done.

Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users.

Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows.

JF Brissette joins Katie and David to talk about the state of Screencasting on Mac and iOS, discusses the importance and uses of Screencasting, tools of the trade as well as tips and tricks.

Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also share some of their favorite apps for making music.

Katie and David review the current state of Home Automation and the technology they use in their homes. We also talk about our new iPads and wrap-up WWDC.

With David in San Jose, he gives us a "boots on the ground" perspective of WWDC and we discuss the latest announcements from Apple's Developer conference.

Ed Cormany joins us to talk about regular expressions, how it works and practical applications. On the eve of WWDC, we also cover lots of listener feedback including photo scanning, switching from Windows to iOS, privacy and the IOT, shared photo libraries and more.

Liana Lehua shares her hardware and software setup, apps, and workflow for television production. We also share our hopes and dreams for iOS 11 and other Apple products at this year's WWDC.

Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks.

This week David and Katie take a good look at dealing with audio on your Apple gear. Topics include traditional music management, the best streaming services and why David loves them, podcast management, and playing audio in your car and home.

Myke Hurley joins Katie and David to discuss notifications. We discuss how notifications have become a problem, dealing with distractions and wrangling the various notifications to optimize our devices.

This week David and Katie cover some big questions including the Workflow app, secure cloud storage, email sharing, moving data, managing your network, and how they scan. Also, we learn that under no circumstances will David get access to Katie's Synology.

We catch up with Federico to discuss how he became an "iPad Guy", some of his favorite tips, tricks, and workflows on iOS, where there's still room for improvement, the future of iOS and more.

A lot of Mac Power Users find themselves transformed into the job of IT manager for friends, family, and even co-workers. In this episode we dive deep on the best IT management tools how to get (and get out) of that job.

Our favorite snowman returns! We discuss the evolving definition of "pro" and "power user" as well as new workflows for managing text, creative uses for Keyboard maestro, managing Apple Mail and the Doc dives into the iPad.

There is lots of feedback this time including listener questions, more on tin foil hats, calendar tips, maps, feedback, and how Katie's last presentation was smoking hot.

Sal Soghoian, the father of automation on the Mac, joins Katie and David to discuss the state of Mac an iOS automation. Sal discusses the history of Automation on the Mac, the possibilities for Automation on iOS and the tools and languages available to put the power in the hands of the user.

Emmy award winning composer and artist Michael Whalen joins us to talk about his 68+ Macs and how he's been making music with Apple technology since 1984.

Security and data privacy is a growing concern in our society. David and Katie put on our tin foil hats for this episode and discuss some of the best practices that can be implemented today for protecting your data from prying eyes.

New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity.

Brett Terpstra is back to that about his gear, his newfound love of the Apple TV and Apple Watch, the state of Automation, Apps for Nerds, and going independent.

Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps.

David and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services.

Ivan Hemmans manages Macs, PCs, and a lot of iOS devices. He joins us this week to share some advice for manageing your home and work networks and devices. Ivan also frequently presents and has some great tips for speakers.

We answer questions on a variety of topics including sending email later, managing a 16GB iPhone, RSS workflows, and more. We follow-up on DevonThink, the iPad as a Mac replacement, task management, personal cloud and share listener workflows, tips and tricks.

This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff.

Charles Perry, one of the organizers of the Release Notes conference, joins us to talk about turning his passion into a business, then a podcast, then a successful conference and the tools and logistics behind all of it.

Katie and David cover some of the most common listener questions from the Mac Power Users email archive including backing up photos, task overload, Apple IDs, cold storage backup, moving your iTunes library, the differences between tasks and calendar items, and more.

Gabe Weatherhead returns to the show. We discuss OmniFocus Automation, follow-up on DEVONThink, discuss privacy in the wake of cloud services, the iPad as a computer for a child and more.

Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016.

Stuart Ingram joins Katie and David to take a fresh look at DEVONthink. We discuss what's new with the service, workflows and organization, machine learning, setup, sync and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David follow-up on listener questions and feedback. Topics include direct attached storage, auto-mounting volumes, iPad mini vs. Pro, recording Keynote presentations, using WeMo and MyQ with HomeKit and feedback on managing subscriptions, gift ideas and the new MacBook Pro.

Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed

Ian Byrd is a former teacher and professional speaker who shares his workflows and tips for giving full-day lectures and workshops, writing, video production and more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David share some of their favorite geek gift ideas for that special person in your life this holiday season … or maybe even yourself.

Shelly Brisbin stops by to talk about Accessibility and gives us a run down of the various Accessibility features and options available on Mac and iOS, how they can be used, what developers can do to make their Apps more accessible and how we can help friends and family use these features.

Katie and David have a lot of feedback this month on the iCloud vs. Dropbox debate, macOS Sierra, more on the new MacBook Pro, and Katie is super-excited about her VESA mount.

In this new App economy it seems more and more apps and services are going to a subscription pricing model. We talk about subscription pricing generally, tips for taming your subscriptions and the subscription services we use.

Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks.

Casey Liss returns to MPU to talk about his new gig, how his Mac and iOS workflows have changed, gear for geek parents and how he uses his Synology NAS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David are joined by David Chartier to discuss whether or not Dropbox and iCloud are up to the task of cloud-based file storage. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

The "Live" show has been renamed MPU+. We discuss what to do with Macs that Sierra has left behind, the problem with "free" software, Network vs. Direct Attached storage, listeners share their feedback on Amazon and tips for using Ulysses and Scrivener. We also learn how to print to PDF from Apple Mail and much more. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

iMore writer and artist Serenity Caldwell joins the Mac Power Users to talk about the iPad, Mac, the new iPhone, and artist workflows. Thanks to MPU listener [Jigar Talati](https://twitter.com/thescarbro) for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David dive deep into the new features of macOS Sierra and discuss best practices for upgrading and some major incompatibilities. We also discuss the new watchOS. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David break down the new iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Mike Williams, President and CEO of the David Allen Company joins Katie and David to talk about the GTD methodology, the tech he uses to get things done, implementing the 5 steps and common pitfalls and solutions. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David break down Apple's announcements at its September 7 Keynote including iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2, and all of Katie's favorite games.

David and Katie dive deep on fiddly writing apps Scrivener and Ulysses. We talk about how these apps work, their features, the good, the bad and the best use cases. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Catholic priest and geek, Gabriel Mosher, joins us to explain how he uses technology to get his work done. Topics include time and attention, research and writing, presentations, and project management.

David and Katie share some of the most efficient productivity tasks and apps appropriate for the iPhone. Topics include calendars and contacts, email, task management, scanning, writing, and additional utilities for productivity.

David and Katie chat with John Voorhees about software development and writing for MacStories all while juggling a busy day job.

Victor Cajiao discusses all the steps of producing a modern music album, we help troubleshoot an accidentally reformatted hard drive, discuss password schemes, using a ScanSnap for photos, share listener feedback on our Special Event and Keynote shows, discuss options for Evernote and share listener tips.

Katie and David dive deep in this one on the Amazon lifestyle. There are so many different services and features available from Amazon. Who can make sense of them all? Katie and David do in this episode. Thanks to MPU listener [Jigar Talati](https://twitter.com/thescarbro) for help with the shownotes this week!

Keynote is a great app for giving presentations but it can do so much more. This episode explores many uses for Keynote beyond presentation day. Thanks to MPU listener [Jigar Talati](https://twitter.com/thescarbro) for help with the shownotes this week!

Mac user, collector, and … yes … YouTuber Stephen Hackett joins in to explain essential cloud-based services used to run the Relay Network, his growing collection of Macs, and his photo and video workflows. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week.

David and Katie catch up on listener feedback. Ruben shares how he uses his MPU workflows on his work PC, we discuss merging Apple IDs, cleaning up after being scammed, follow-up on iOS photography, family tech support and listeners share their tips and tricks.

Katie and David talk through the tech required to plan and put on a special event. Topics including project planning, audio and photo slideshow workflows, and websites and social media.

David and Katie go back to email specifically to discuss the state of iOS email clients, the various email apps they've used, what they like, what works, what doesn't and how they're managing email on iOS.

Mac Power Users are often the family tech guru. In this episode, Katie and David walk you through helping family members buy, setup, and maintain their Apple hardware. They also include their lists of 10 things you should do for family member's Macs, iPads, and iPhones.

In this special edition of Mac Power Users, David and Katie discuss the announcements from Apple's World Wide Developer Conference including watchOS 3, tvOS, macOS and iOS 10.

David and Katie chat with Jerrod Maruyama about using his Mac for digital illustration, we follow-up on Hazel workflows and Apple Notes, discuss uses for the Apple Pencil, give an update on personal finance software and listeners share their tips, tricks and reviews.

Jeff Carlson returns to discuss iPhone photography and why so many people are ditching their cameras to go iPhone only. We discuss tips for taking the best shots with your iPhone and third party apps and gear to enhance your photos.

This week Fox broadcaster Clayton Morris returns to the Mac Power Users to talk about the technology he's most excited about. Topics include using Apple Notes for research, the utility of Clayton's Apple Watch, the emergence of iOS, and how to save your WiFi and your marriage all at once. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

David and Katie dive deep on Mac automation assistant Hazel, discuss how to get started and ideas for file and document based automation and give ideas of how they're using the program. David also announces a new MacSparky Video Field Guide. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you.

David and Katie share listener tips and feedback on a variety of topics including backup workflows, securing your technology and menu bar applications. We also answer listener questions and follow-up on the 9.7" iPad Pro.

Harvard PhD candidate, lecturer, and geek of the first order Teddy Svoronos joins us to talk about the innovative ways he's using Keynote and video to teach statistics to Harvard graduate students and his workflows for tracking research and big writing projects on the Mac and iPad. Teddy also makes the case for iCloud storage over Dropbox.

David and Katie revisit the important topic of backup. We dive deep on the various options for Mac and iOS, discuss the different types of backups and explain how to build a comprehensive backup strategy.

Myke Hurley returns to the podcast to talk about how he's increasingly using his iPad Pro(s) to get work done and his workflows for running the business end of the Relay FM podcast network.

David and Katie run down options for securing your tech and staying safe online. We cover securing your iOS devices and Macs as well as discuss best practices for passwords, email, web browsing and locking down your online profiles. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

In this week's episode, David and Katie cover some of their favorite Mac menubar apps and Mac today view widgets.

David and Katie chat with Joe Buhlig about the importance of task review. We also discuss the growing concern with Mac malware and scams, follow-up with listener feedback on our notes and contacts show and share listener tips and tricks. We also discuss the 9.7" iPad Pro and Fantastical 2.2

David and Katie are joined by Fraser Speirs to discuss the current state of iPad and education, and evaluate the 9.7" iPad Pro vs the iPad Air 2. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David discuss their note-taking workflows on Mac and iOS and the different options available, including plain text, Apple Notes, Evernote, OneNote and others. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David discuss the pros, cons and strategies for switching from a PC to a Mac. They're joined by special guest James Coleman, an IT consultant who has helped businesses and individuals make the switch.

David and Katie check in with Jason Snell to see how things are going one year into life as an independent publisher.

David and Katie dig through extensive listener feedback, tips and workflows on Mail and Contacts. David reviews the Amazon Echo. Katie shares her experiences with the iPad Pro.

David and Katie chat with Ben Thompson about how business strategy impacts technology, living and working in Asia and global views on the mobile market, and the upcoming March 2016 Apple event. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week!

Katie and David share 20 of their favorite Mac Apps under $20 each.