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5d ago

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/appleJournal Note: 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

Dec 7

Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the Ecosystem The 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 Relay All 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

Nov 30

Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio Products This 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 Relay All 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

Nov 23

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

Nov 16

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

Nov 9

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

Nov 2

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

Oct 26

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

Oct 19

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

Oct 12

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

Oct 5

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

Sep 28

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

Sep 21

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

Sep 10

Subtitle: 500 Billion Selfies Just 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 2025 By 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

Sep 7

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. Jude Together, 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)

Aug 31

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

Aug 24

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

Aug 17

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

Aug 10

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

Aug 3

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 - Relay On 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

Jul 27

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

Jul 20

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 Tracker Rose's New App! FocusCuts Pushcut Toolbox Pro The Automators Podcast Knots 3D Micro Bluetooth Game Controller Retro Game Kit

Jul 13

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

Jul 6

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

Jun 29

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

Jun 22

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

Jun 10

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 Pixels This 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

Jun 8

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

Jun 1

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

May 25

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

May 18

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

May 11

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

May 4

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

Apr 27

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

Apr 20

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

Apr 13

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

Apr 6

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

Mar 30

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

Mar 23

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 Gemmell Matt'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

Mar 16

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

Mar 9

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

Mar 2

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

Feb 23

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

Feb 16

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

Feb 9

🚨 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 - MacSparky Monday, 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

Feb 2

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

Jan 26

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

Jan 19

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

Jan 12

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

Jan 5

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

Dec 29, 2024

Subtitle: An MPU Holiday Special The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Video: The Titanium PowerBook G4 — 512 Pixels The iPod at 5 and 'The Google' — 512 Pixels Macintosh Plus - Wikipedia Control Panel on Gray Icon Print by Susan Kare LaserWriter - Wikipedia WP-2 - Tandy Tech

Dec 22, 2024

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

Dec 15, 2024

Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay All annual plans are 20% off until December 18! 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 Guides Get 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

Dec 8, 2024

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) | MacSparky Use 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

Dec 1, 2024

Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & Services Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power 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 FM Get 20% off any annual Relay membership between now and December 18! MacSparky Field Guides Use 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

Nov 24, 2024

Subtitle: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, & Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus 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

Nov 17, 2024

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

Nov 10, 2024

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

Nov 3, 2024

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

Oct 27, 2024

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

Oct 20, 2024

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

Oct 13, 2024

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

Oct 6, 2024

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

Sep 29, 2024

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

Sep 22, 2024

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

Sep 10, 2024

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

Sep 8, 2024

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

Sep 1, 2024

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

Aug 25, 2024

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

Aug 18, 2024

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

Aug 11, 2024

Subtitle: CleanShot X, iStat Menus, PopClip, & Kaleidoscope On 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

Aug 4, 2024

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

Jul 28, 2024

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

Jul 21, 2024

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

Jul 14, 2024

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

Jul 7, 2024

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

Jun 30, 2024

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

Jun 23, 2024

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

Jun 13, 2024

Subtitle: Unpacking WWDC24 WWDC24 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

Jun 9, 2024

Subtitle: Feedback & the OmniFocus 4 Field Guide In 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

Jun 2, 2024

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

May 26, 2024

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

May 19, 2024

Subtitle: Remembering the Apple Advanced Technology Group John 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

May 8, 2024

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

May 5, 2024

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

Apr 28, 2024

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

Apr 21, 2024

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

Apr 14, 2024

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 Merch This 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

Apr 7, 2024

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 - Apple Press 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

Mar 31, 2024

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

Mar 24, 2024

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

Mar 17, 2024

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 Guide Use code MPUKM for 20% off for the next week. Keyboard Maestro 11 Use 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

Mar 10, 2024

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

Mar 3, 2024

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

Feb 25, 2024

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 Tracker Get 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

Feb 18, 2024

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

Feb 11, 2024

Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions Apple 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

Feb 4, 2024

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

Jan 28, 2024

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

Jan 21, 2024

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 - MacSparky Limited 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 Support Express 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

Jan 14, 2024

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 - MacSparky Limited 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

Jan 7, 2024

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 Guides Use 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

Dec 31, 2023

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

Dec 24, 2023

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

Dec 17, 2023

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

Dec 10, 2023

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 FM Get 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

Dec 3, 2023

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 FM Get 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

Nov 26, 2023

Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGO Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code 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

Nov 19, 2023

Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C Cable It's that time again! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance. Links and Show Notes: 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

Nov 12, 2023

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 — Kickstarter Studio 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

Nov 5, 2023

Subtitle: Gone Are the Marker Felt Days While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with 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

Oct 29, 2023

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

Oct 22, 2023

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 FM Let 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

Oct 15, 2023

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

Oct 8, 2023

Tyler Stalman joins to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Factor : Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. 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 Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 15: A Photographer's Review - YouTube Halide — The best pro camera for iPhone and iPad Orion — HDMI Monitor for iPad 110 Cameras - Cameras – Lomography 110 film - Wikipedia Photo editing and organizing software | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom VSCO Photo & Video Editor - Desktop & Mobile App Glif – Studio Neat Wireless PRO | Compact Wireless Microphone System | RØDE DJI Mic - Elevated Audio On the Go - DJI Blackmagic Camera | Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 18 | Blackmagic Design Filmic Pro v7 - Filmic Pro Mobile Video - Smartphone Filmmaking

Oct 1, 2023

macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links 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 the life-saving work of St. Jude 🎈 macOS Sonoma - Apple macOS Sonoma Features (PDF) - Apple macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS Sonoma Review: Small moves – Six Colors macOS 14 Sonoma – 512 Pixels Toggle Sonoma Widgets using AppleScript (MacSparky Labs) - MacSparky Managing the “Click wallpaper to reveal desktop” setting in macOS Sonoma | Der Flounder Mac Power Users #633: Workflows with Nick Milo - Relay FM Apple's Game Porting Toolkit's Support for DirectX 12 is a Big Deal for Gaming on the Mac - MacStories

Sep 24, 2023

Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Merlin's Wisdom Project TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Drafts | Where Text Starts Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 Folders Analog – Ugmonk Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides iOS 17 - Apple Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks: Smooth & Sophisticated | JetPens The Book of Lists - Wikipedia Thelonious Monk’s 25 Tips for Musicians Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking | Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Kinkless | 43 Folders The Book of Lists - Wikipedia Sous vide - Wikipedia Is AI Apple’s Siri Moonshot? - MacSparky The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: 9780143127741 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Sep 13, 2023

Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NetSuite : The leading 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 Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Apple Event - September 12 - YouTube Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030 - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus - Apple Daring Fireball: Apple’s Two-Pronged Annual iPhone Strategy Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple "Pick your Pro: silver, natural, blue or black" - Stephen's Instagram iPhone 15 Pro supports 10Gbps USB 3 speeds, and it brings lots of cool features to the table - 9to5Mac iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max hands-on - The Verge Hands-on Impressions from Apple’s Wonderlust Event – 512 Pixels

Sep 10, 2023

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and David's modern typewriter, Stephen's new Plex server and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! The Obsidian Field Guide - MacSparky LanguageTool - Online Grammar, Style & Spell Checker Monica | Your ChatGPT Powered AI Assistant MacWhisper Creating legacy bootable copies of macOS (Big Sur and later) | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software ChronoSync John Siracusa's Apps WhichSpace Spaceman Warp - Automate your macOS Desktop Use hot corners on Mac - Apple Support Introducing the 2022 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners - MacStories Writing Tools - Freewrite Store David's "Typewriter" Hanx Writer Drafts iA Writer iaolo/iA-Fonts: Free variable writing fonts from iA Connected #465: "I'm Not a Doctor, I'm an Auditor" - Relay FM The Apple Watch Ultra Needs More Band Choices - MacStories iPhone 15 Pro to Come in Blue and Gray Titanium, No Gold Expected - MacRumors Stephen's M1 Mac mini Media Server OWC Thunderbolt Hub OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 500GB Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 870 EVO 4TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels Analog Weekly Cards – Ugmonk Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM

Sep 3, 2023

David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Use the code “OBSIDIANMPU” to get you 10% off of the Obsidian Field Guide. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude 🎈 This September, Relay FM is rallying support for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Announcing the Obsidian Field Guide - MacSparky Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Obsidian Obsidian Sync Obsidian Pricing sparkyOS in Obsidian Obsidian Roadmap Tasks Plugin Dataview Plugin Kanban Plugin Calendar Plugin Daily Notes - Obsidian Help Themes - Obsidian Help Typomagical Theme Minimal Theme Templates - Obsidian Help

Aug 27, 2023

Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Ryan Irelan 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 Pine Works Tutorials for Craft CMS | CraftQuest Newsletter - MacSparky Hamilton Watch - Mechanical Watches Downlink Matter Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Spaced Repetition SmartCards+ on the App Store Works with Apple HomeKit – Aqara Hub - Aqara Manage Your Team’s Projects From Anywhere | Trello Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Craft CMS DropDMG: Create Mac Disk Images With Icon Layouts Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support HomeKit Garage Door Opener - Meross Smart Home HomeKit Devices MSG200 Mysa and Apple HomeKit Demonstration | Mysa Minutes | Mysa Blog Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara Roost V3 - Laptop Stand | Roost Laptop Stand Kevin McCallister | Home Alone Wiki | Fandom Linear – A better way to build products Loom The Google Analytics alternative without compromise - Fathom Analytics

Aug 20, 2023

Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: 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 Mac Power Users #587: Catching Up with Casey Liss - Relay FM Liss is More Casey Liss on Mastodon Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM 32GB vs 64GB RAM M1 Max MacBook - EXTREME Multitasking RAM Test! - YouTube Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Studio Display - Apple LG UltraFine 27 Inch 5K IPS Monitor Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support iPhone 15 Pro: Everything We Know | MacRumors Apple Watch Ultra changed my life! 8 months later review... - iJustine on YouTube Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew on the App Store Analog(ue) #216: The Fast and the Curious - Relay FM The Movie Database (TMDB) The Movie Database (TMDB) API Apple’s new TipKit will help developers teach people how to use their apps | TechCrunch Stream Movies & TV Shows | Plex The Path to Plex Happiness — Liss is More Channels — Live TV & DVR Purchase | Plex Emby Infuse 7 Sonos Stream AirPlay audio to Sonos Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support NetNewsWire Fastmail Sports Alerts on the App Store Pushover changedetection.io camelcamelcamel.com Stop Making Sense | A24

Aug 13, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury 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. 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 WindowShade - Macintosh Repository Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica Manage app windows on Mac - Apple Support Use apps in full screen on Mac - Apple Support Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager - Apple Support Rising from the Ashes: Stage Manager Snap your windows - Microsoft Support How to Use Virtual Desktops on Windows 11 Moom Lasso Magnet BetterSnapTool Raycast – Window Management Mission Control Plus Swish Rectangle Rectangle Pro Divvy VEEER Mosaic Not mentioned on the show, but another one to avoid. Stephen had trouble with it crashing and saying his trial was expired when it wasn't. Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky David's Sample Shortcut Bunch

Aug 6, 2023

Video game industry veteran Shahid Kamal Ahmad rejoins the program to catch David and Stephen up on his work and evolving setup, and then the gang dives into gaming on visionOS, the current state of Android and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad 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 Shahid Ahmad - About.me Dancing Monkeys - by Shahid Kamal Ahmad Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM DeepWell DTx | Video Game Therapeutics Shahid Kamal Ahmad on Twitter: "CODE IS JUST..." Code is Just (@CodeIsJust) / Twitter Remaster - Relay FM Annie Murphy Paul - The Extended Mind Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Duet - Remote Desktop, Second Display, Drawing Tablet, and More FaceTime's Attention Correction Feature - MacRumors Cam Link 4K – Elgato Neumann KMS 105 MixPre II - Sound Devices A podcast studio for under $100 – Six Colors Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Obsidian 1.4.0 Desktop (Catalyst) - Obsidian Periodic Notes Obsidian Plugin Obsidian Dataview Plugin Obsidian Tasks Plugin Day One Journal App TickTick iA Presenter iA Writer Superhuman Email Google Pixel 7 Pro Gboard – the Google Keyboard on the App Store Introducing Apple Vision Pro: Apple’s first spatial computer - Apple The Lisa - MacStories Amiga - Wikipedia Alan Dye Interview – PRINT Magazine Unity’s Apple Vision Pro game development tool opens in beta | TechCrunch Epic Games v. Apple - Wikipedia

Jul 30, 2023

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display and address a recent controversy about the sailing workout type on the Apple Watch. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Tailscale : Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Indeed : Join more than three 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 Cycling Tracking on iOS 17 & watchOS 10 Bikes | Peak Design Official Site My Homemade iPad mini Bike Mount – 512 Pixels Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site watchOS 10 Preview - Apple Apple’s iOS 17 is official with better autocorrect and StandBy - The Verge 701: The Safari Extension Roundup - Episodes - MPU Talk MarkDownload on the Mac App Store Keepa - Price Tracker on the Mac App Store The Camelizer on the Mac App Store Homecoming for Mastodon on the App Store Consent-O-Matic on the App Store Concerning Ghostrank 2023 Kia EV6 Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple OmniGraffle - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM Better Day: A Complication for the Apple Watch My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Amazon.com: PlusAcc for HomePod Mini Battery Base How to update HomePod after you have enabled Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support HomePod Update in macOS Amazon.com: Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel Totebook – Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Thoroughly Considered #101: The Last Detail with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM

Jul 23, 2023

Chuck Joiner has been covering Apple since 2000 and has been a user longer than that. He joins David and Stephen to talk about what makes the Apple community special, how the company's tools enable its users and some of his favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MacPaw : Introducing Moonlock, the new cybersecurity division at MacPaw, and the upgraded CleanMyMac Malware removal module. Squarespace : Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Chuck Joiner 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 MacVoices - The Talk of the Mac Community Archives List - MacVoices Macstock Conference & Expo | A conference for the Mac and iOS community MacVoices #23143: NAB - Saramonic Shows An Impressive Line of Mobile Wireless Microphone Options - YouTube OWC 11-Port Thunderbolt Dock for M1 and Intel Macs and Thunderbolt 4 (USB 4) PCs Amazon.com: VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount Moom — Many Tricks Schiit Audio A5+ Home Music System — Audioengine Apple User Group Resources Keynote - Apple MindNode Evernote is relocating to Europe after laying off most of its US workforce | Engadget Ecamm Live Topaz Video AI Macstock Conference & Expo Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay FM MacWhisper Auphonic AudioPen TextExpander LaunchBar 6 Pastebot Mac Power Users #615: The Clipboard Manager Roundup - Relay FM Paste: The Clipboard Management Utility Gets An Elegant New Design on the Mac - MacStories Default Folder X

Jul 16, 2023

This week, David and Stephen grab their lassos and gather up some of the best Safari extensions out on the free and open range of the App Store. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. 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 Apple Updates Safari 5 (Press Release from 2010) Safari Extensions Gallery (Wayback Machine Capture from 2010) iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - Safari Extensions Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support Get extensions to customize Safari on iPhone - Apple Support Safari Extensions - Apple Developer 1Blocker - Ad Blocker on the App Store StopTheMadness on the Mac App Store StopTheMadness Mobile on the App Store Ghostery Noir - Dark Mode for Safari on the App Store Dark Reader for Safari on the App Store 1Password for Safari on the Mac App Store Grammarly for Safari Awesome Screenshot for Safari on the App Store Tabs to Links on the Mac App Store Readwise Reader (Beta) xSearch for Safari on the App Store Tab Space on the Mac App Store Tab Space FAQs (This page wasn't loading when the episode was recorded, but started working after the fact.) Baking Soda - Tube Cleaner on the App Store Vinegar - Tube Cleaner on the App Store Eat the Shorts for Safari on the Mac App Store PiPer on the Mac App Store Mapper for Safari on the App Store Wayback Machine on the Mac App Store How to Save Links - GoodLinks

Jul 9, 2023

To celebrate 700 episodes of the show, David and Stephen talk through how they work, including how MPU gets made each week, how they approach their blogs, other podcasts, videos and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay FM 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The Kickstarter closes on Friday, July 14, 2023 a little after 10 AM Eastern! These Stickers Are Very Good – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #691: Workflows with David Rosenthal - Relay FM Apple Vision Pro - Apple Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Stephen's Audio Hijack Setup iZotope RX 10 How I podcast: Editing – Six Colors Stephen's Logic Project for Connected 457 MacSparky Labs Share lists and collaborate in Reminders on iPhone - Apple Support Craft – The Future of Documents ScreenFlow Loom: Async Video Messaging for Work Drafts Grammarly Memberful + WordPress Plugin MarsEdit 5 Membership - Relay FM Teachable ConvertKit

Jul 2, 2023

This week, everyone's favorite nerdy pastor TJ Luoma rejoins the show to update David and Stephen on his tech, how he's learned to take time away from work and some of his new favorite apps and services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma 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 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Rhymes With Diploma – Thoughts and words from TJ Luoma Tj Luoma (@tjluoma@mastodon.social) - Mastodon The Role of Bootable Duplicates in a Modern Backup Strategy - TidBITS Last Week on My Mac: Do you still need that external bootable disk? – The Eclectic Light Company Can you create an external bootable disk by cloning an M1 Mac? – The Eclectic Light Company OWC miniStack STX Stackable Storage Enclosure Stephen's Very Crashed Truck Fastmail FMail2 MailMate Mimestream Mimestream Product Roadmap SaneBox Quitter for Mac Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Flexibits | Cardhop Loom Using Dual SIM with an eSIM - Apple Support Set up Google Voice Weekend Wednesday - CGP Grey on YouTube Lossless Cut on Github Downie Shortcat Name Mangler Many Tricks: Fine Mac Utilities Transloader

Jun 25, 2023

Malin Sundberg is one of the developers behind the apps Mercury Weather and Orbit. This week, she joins Stephen and David to discuss her background and work, as well as her hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Malin Sundberg 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 2024 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Malin (@malin@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Malin Sundberg (@malinsundberg) / Twitter The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Apple has a new programming language called Swift, 'and it totally rules' - The Verge Triple Glazed Studios Logitech ERGO K860 Wireless Split Keyboard Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support I Made a Tiny Touch ID Button for Mac! - Snazzy Labs on YouTube Orbit Mercury Weather Popular Weather Line App Acquired By Unnamed Buyer, Service to Shut Down Next Year - MacRumors Swift Charts | Apple Developer Documentation Core Coffee (Vancouver, BC) Cortex #143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future - Relay FM Dark Noise visionOS - Apple Developer Fork Procreate LookUp Dictionary Mactracker

Jun 18, 2023

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Stephen's Feedback about Reminders: FB12336797 More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The 2024 Apple History Calendar Stephen's latest project is now live on Kickstarter! macOS Sonoma Preview - Apple Download macOS Sonoma’s Default Wallpapers – 512 Pixels iOS 17 Preview - Apple Standby Mode on iOS 17 iPadOS 17 Preview - Apple watchOS 10 Preview - Apple I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Apple introduces M2 Ultra - Apple M2 Ultra Mac Studio review: Top of the line – Six Colors Apple's Notes App Now Lets You Create Links Between Notes - MacRumors Reminders in iOS 17 realizes it's the best shopping list - 9to5Mac RIP MsgFiler and Mail Plug-ins in macOS Sonoma – tow.com Siri no longer requires 'Hey' command to activate

Jun 11, 2023

Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open up their App Store accounts to discuss what they're paying for and why. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Unite for macOS, from BZG Apps : Turn any website into a deeply customizable app on your Mac. Get 20% off any Unite license for one week only. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support Microsoft 365 Adobe Creative Cloud Pixelmator Pro The Omni Group Fantastical Todoist Craft Grammarly Mimestream Mimestream Roadmap Drafts Day One Journal Obsidian Due Readwise Timery for Toggl PictureThis Parcel Widgetsmith Watchsmith Sports Alerts FoodNoms Ivory Pushcut Tripsy Flighty Spark Mail CARROT Weather Dark Noise Controller for HomeKit GIFwrapped Raycast Setapp Apple One Dropbox Family Plan Backblaze Google Workspace Slack Disney+ Plans Max Frndly TV Netflix Curiosity Stream Acorn TV Portal Bally Sports Headspace Unwind Productive STREAKS Up Ahead Glass ReplyCube

Jun 7, 2023

Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great 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 WWDC23 Highlights - Apple With iPadOS 17, Stage Manager Is (Finally) Moving in the Right Direction - MacStories The Everything Headset – 512 Pixels Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think - 9to5Mac Apple Vision Pro - Apple Daring Fireball: First Impressions of Vision Pro and VisionOS

May 28, 2023

Chance Miller is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work covering Apple and what the group wants to see at WWDC23. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Chance Miller 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 Chance Miller, Author at 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Chance's Desk Chance's iPhone Home screens Chance's iPad Home screens Apple says it is removing apps & in-app purchases from its iTunes Affiliate Program - 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Podcast Network Slack Obsidian Grammarly Todoist Universal Control - Apple Support Reality Pro - 9to5Mac The Everything Headset – 512 Pixels Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17 - 9to5Mac Day One Journal App Bloomberg: Health app coming to iPad this year, AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’ also in the works - 9to5Mac watchOS 10: New features, release date, and more - 9to5Mac Apple Music needs these long-overdue features in 2023 - 9to5Mac Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard – 512 Pixels CarPlay’s UI Needs a Revisit in the Age of Large Screens – 512 Pixels Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 6K Resolution – 512 Pixels 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV Everybody hates GM’s decision to kill Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for its EVs - The Verge iOS 17 Rumored to Feature 'Major' Changes to iPhone's Control Center - MacRumors Timery for Toggl Tot Soulver 3 Tabs to Links Overcast Apollo for Reddit Denim - Playlist Cover Maker Screens for macOS Chance Miller (@ChanceHMiller@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

May 21, 2023

Mark Bramhill's name will be familiar to many, as he produced "Welcome to Macintosh." This week, he chats with David and Stephen about his podcasting career, using a Mac mini as a home server, the power of Descript and what it was like to create an emoji. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Mark Bramhill Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Submit Feedback More Power Users - Relay FM Every week on More Power Users, David and Stephen dive into an extra topic, ranging from news to product reviews and beyond! This version of the podcast is delivered ad-free. Mark Bramhill Mark Bramhill (@bramhill@journa.host) - Mastodon Welcome to Macintosh Extra: Xs and OSes | Welcome to Macintosh Enthusiast! BirdNote Planet Money - NPR Mark's Desk Keychron Q3 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Drop MT3 Dasher Keycap Set MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech Stream Deck MK.2 Mac Power Users #691: Workflows with David Rosenthal - Relay FM Mark's iPad-in-a-Mac Project Logic Pro for Mac - Apple Pro Tools - Avid Talk Sync MixPre-3 II - Sound Devices Just Press Record on the App Store Descript | Text-Based Audio Editing Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple Final Cut and Logic arrive on iPad: Questions and (some) answers – Six Colors Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh 🧘 Person in Lotus Position Emoji — Emojipedia Mark's Proposal for "Person Meditating" Emoji (PDF) Loshadki Apps - OpenIn Photomator Pinball Map Warp

May 14, 2023

With WWDC just a couple of weeks away, Stephen and David take a look at Apple's various platforms and take stock of where things are in the spring of 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 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 macOS Ventura - Apple Mac Power Users #691: Workflows with David Rosenthal - Relay FM Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better – Six Colors Apple Q2 2023 results: $94.8B revenue, better than expected (with charts!) – Six Colors iOS 16 - Apple iPadOS 16 - Apple Apple brings Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad - Apple watchOS 9 - Apple Welcome to Macintosh #16: Little Wrist Computer Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad TV & Home - Apple iOS - CarPlay - Apple Apple Launching All-New CarPlay Experience in 2023 With These 5 Key Features - MacRumors CarPlay’s UI Needs a Revisit in the Age of Large Screens – 512 Pixels General Motors to Phase Out Apple CarPlay Starting This Year in EV Transition - MacRumors Mac Power Users #681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs - Relay FM A Basic iPhone Feature Helps Criminals Steal Your Entire Digital Life - WSJ Apple - Support - System Status iCloud+ - Apple Siri - Apple Apple Fitness+ - Apple Apple Card - Apple Apple Card’s new high-yield Savings account is now available - Apple Daring Fireball: Adware for Apple Services in iOS Daring Fireball: Follow-Up on ‘Adware for Apple Services in iOS’

May 7, 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Guest Starring: David Rosenthal 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 Connected #447: Mr. Flip Flop - Relay FM Stephen's Wrecked Truck David's Website David Rosenthal (@davidrosenthalmusician) • Instagram David Rosenthal - YouTube Macintosh Plus - Wikipedia Berklee College of Music SW8 - Radial Engineering The 'Trashcan' Mac Pro - MacRumors Apple Launches Repair Program for Late 2013 Mac Pro Video Issues - MacRumors unrealBook OWC MainStage - Apple GarageBand - Apple Pro Tools - Music Software - Avid Finale | Music Notation Software That Lets You Create Your Way Atari ST - Wikipedia Microsoft 365 Quicken for Mac Mac Power Users #687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars - Relay FM

Apr 30, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Never forget a password again. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Andreas Hegenberg Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! iPhone Praktikum 2009 GitHub - quicklywilliam/multiclutch: Customization App for Macbooks with MultiTouch support Hopper FSMonitor Proxyman · Native, Modern Web Debugging Proxy · Inspect network traffic from Mac, iOS, Android devices with ease Charles Web Debugging Proxy • HTTP Monitor / HTTP Proxy / HTTPS & SSL Proxy / Reverse Proxy BTT and Chat GPT

Apr 23, 2023

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods - Apple Support How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support Add an email domain you already own to iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Obsidian Craft Restore an earlier document version in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Contacts Sync Apple acquires low-power chip designer PA Semi - CNET

Apr 16, 2023

Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Adam Tow 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 Adam Tow (@atow) / Twitter Adam Tow (@atow@mastodon.social) - Mastodon tow.com Adam Tow - YouTube 25 Years Ago, Apple Killed the Newton – 512 Pixels Steve Jobs' Letter to Adam Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks 10 Years Leading Company After Steve Jobs Adam Protesting at Apple over the Newton's Cancellation Tandy WP-2 Adam's Office PC Pain Persists in Q1 2023 Due to Excess Inventory and Poor Demand, According to IDC Tracker Mac Pro Guide - MacRumors What Is My Hackett Number? Apple Extended Keyboard II Apple Adjustable Keyboard Set It and Forget It – Automated, Secure, and Wireless Photography with the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV – tow.com MixEffect MsgFiler MailKit | Apple Developer Documentation LaunchCuts (Retired) LaunchCuts Review: A Better Way to Organize Your Shortcuts with Folders, Advanced Search, and Custom Views - MacStories MFC Deck (Retired) Autumn Gem – A Documentary on Modern China's First Feminist Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Alfred - Productivity App for macOS 1Password Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support Apple Frames 3.1: Extending Screenshot Automation with the New Apple Frames API - MacStories

Apr 9, 2023

Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Never forget a password again. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. Things : Now with deep Shortcuts integration. Try it 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 Stephen's Store You can now try Microsoft Loop, a Notion competitor with futuristic Office documents - The Verge Change who's saved & suggested as contacts - Google Account Help iCloud for Windows? - Apple Support Contacts User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Add and use contact information on iPhone - Apple Support Address Book in Mac OS X Tiger Address Book in OS X Lion Daylite CRM Change Template settings in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support Create and Change Smart Lists in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support Add, change, or delete a merge field in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Cardhop Flexibits | Flexibits Premium BusyContacts Importer and Exporter for Contacts Mac Power Users #677: Software Club: Fantastical - Relay FM BusyCal

Apr 2, 2023

Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 16.4 with New Emoji, Notifications for Web Apps on the Home Screen, Voice Isolation for Cellular Calls, New Shortcuts Actions, and More - MacStories Readwise Kindle Scribe Amazon.com: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise Reader Reeder 5 Feedbin Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin GoodLinks The Disney Bundle: Stream Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ YouTube TV JustWatch App Curiosity Stream YouTube Premium CGP Grey - YouTube Hands-On With Apple's New Classical Music App - MacRumors Overcast Libby Three Thoughts Spurred by a Random iOS 5 Screenshot – 512 Pixels Stephen Hackett (@ismh@eworld.social) - eworld.social MacSparky (@macsparky@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Sofa: Downtime Organizer

Mar 26, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Setapp : More than 230 powerful apps. Try it free for 7 days. 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 on Apple Podcasts Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Amazon “Success in Circuit lies”: How do we cultivate deep reading processes in a digital age? - ABC Religion & Ethics Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation Inside TikTok’s Algorithm: A WSJ Video Investigation (Apple News) Change notification settings on iPhone (iOS 16) - Apple Support PictureThis - Plant Identifier on the App Store Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Group tabs in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time - Relay FM Timery for Toggl Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker

Mar 19, 2023

It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Rogue Amoeba Historic Screenshot Archive DaisyDisk Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support iStat Menus Dashboard – 512 Pixels AirBuddy Moom Magnet Display Menu MarkEdit Tot MakePass KeyboardCleanTool Marked 2 EjectBar Broadcasts Name Mangler Menuwhere Downie Tembo 2 ImageOptim HazeOver Quitter Einstein Infinite Mac - System 7 Click the "About" Link to run other versions of Mac OS. Acorn 7 Scapple CleanShot X for Mac Retrobatch Bike Outliner Piezo Bartender 4 Transmit 5 PCalc

Mar 12, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Fast Growing Trees : We keep you growing. Get 15% off your order. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd (@IanAByrd) / Twitter Byrdseed - Lessons that get kids’ brains sweating. Byrdseed.TV Sparky's Moom AppleScript Tutorial LG 38WK95C-W: 38'' Class 21:9 UltraWide® WQHD+ IPS Curved LED Monitor | LG USA Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast - MacSparky Wacome: Pen Tablet / Digitizer Tablet Help Scout Gravity Forms Wave Financial Earth Class Mail Dual Stream Deck XL Stand - Etsy Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Alfred Workflows Gallery Personal Retreat - MacSparky Trickster Name Mangler GL-AR750S-Ext / Slate - GL.iNet

Mar 5, 2023

On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer: no interest, no payments for six months. 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 #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Direct Link to Legacy Build of Evernote (.zip) Bending Spoons acquires Evernote, marking the end of an era | TechCrunch Mac Power Users #673: Apple's New Freeform App - Relay FM Google Jamboard Explain Everything Miro Focused - Relay FM Opal Camera CORSAIR to Acquire Elgato Gaming – Elgato “Sidekick Notepad” graphic notepad by Cortex Podcast Day One Journal App Mac Power Users #681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs - Relay FM Amazon.com: CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Mac Power Users #674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc - Relay FM Sophomore – 512 Pixels Launched #27: Relay FM - Stephen Hackett Really Specific Stories: Stephen Hackett Mac Power Users #671: Out of the Water - Relay FM Obsidian BetterTouchTool & the Stream Deck Mac Power Users #679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps - Relay FM Bartender 4 Dozer for macOS CleanShot X for Mac David's Keyboard Maestro Script MacSparky Labs

Feb 26, 2023

Subtitle: An Overview of Apple's iCloud Services In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. This week, Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Join more than three 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 MacSparky Shirts iCloud - Apple iCloud User Guide - Apple Support Apps and features that use iCloud - Apple Support Family Sharing - Apple How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library - Apple Support Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support Collaborate on documents in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support Share notes and folders on Mac - Apple Support Keep your messages up to date with iCloud - Apple Support Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support Apple One - Apple About iCloud Private Relay - Apple Support Create unique, random email addresses with Hide My Email and iCloud+ - Apple Support Store encrypted security camera footage in iCloud with HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support Use Custom Email Domain with iCloud Mail - Apple Support Apple - Support - System Status Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support iCloud data security overview - Apple Support Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support Manage web access to your iCloud data - Apple Support How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID - Apple Support How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account - Apple Support

Feb 19, 2023

Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacSparky Shirt Marco Arment (@marcoarment@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Marco.org Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Top Four - Relay FM Overcast Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Apple Delays Debut of AR/VR Headset Until June - MacRumors PSVR 2 Review: Love on a Leash - The Verge Meta Quest Pro MacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPad 15-inch MacBook Air set for an 'early April' release, new report says - 9to5Mac Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers Ivory for iOS Launched Podcast Up Ahead | A Countdown App for iOS

Feb 12, 2023

Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. 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 (@mpu@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Submit Feedback to Mac Power Users - Relay FM HiDock, for Mac Flexibits | Fantastical Timery for Toggl Where work happens | Slack Discord | Your Place to Talk and Hang Out Google Chrome Mimestream | A native macOS email client for Gmail Craft - The Future of Documents OmniFocus - The Omni Group Reeder 5 GoodLinks — Save. Read. Anywhere. Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Obsidian DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink MarsEdit 5 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Drafts | Where Text Starts TextExpander, Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication One platform to connect | Zoom Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Overcast Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar Mortennn/Dozer: Hide menu bar icons on macOS Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free One Thing on the Mac App Store Elsewhen Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker Aptonic - Dropzone 4 Magnet on the Mac App Store Moom · Many Tricks Opal Camera CleanShot X for Mac Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Loom: Async Video Messaging for Work Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Reflex Parcel - Delivery Tracking for iPhone, iPad and Mac Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app TextExpander, Shortcut to Efficient, Consistent Communication Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS MPU 679 - Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps - Google Docs Alfred 5 FastScripts 3 CCC Dashboard | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Default Folder X PopClip for Mac ScanSnap Software: Fujitsu Global Rogue Amoeba | Loopback: Cable-Free Audio Routing Using Loopback to Play Audio Through a Pair of Studio Displays – 512 Pixels CleanMyMac X: The Best App to Clean Your Mac in No Time.

Feb 5, 2023

Relay FM's VP of Sales drops by the show to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Kerry Provenzano 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 Sleep++ on the App Store AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store Kerry's Desk The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon.com Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus Notion Spark Shared Threads: Discuss Emails With Your Team | Spark Help Center Set a Reminder | Slack Mac Power Users #677: Software Club: Fantastical - Relay FM Airtable Pipedrive Airtable + Slack Integration Salesforce Close CRM Locked Views - Overview | Airtable Support University of Cambridge Set up a Focus on Mac - Apple Support Obsidian Focused - Relay FM f.lux TextExpander Your wardrobe, digitised - Whering Whering - Digital Wardrobe on the App Store Flow State Creative Kerry | Remote Coworking for Creatives (@flowstatecreative) • Instagram photos and videos Kerry Provenzano | LinkedIn

Jan 29, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Guest Starring: Michael Simmons Links and Show Notes: Visit flexibits.com/mpu to get 20% off a Flexibits subscription until February 20. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback New Relay FM Merch Flexibits | Fantastical Flexibits | Flexibits Premium Fantastical Help | Adding Events and Tasks David's Many, Many, Many Calendar Sets Flexibits Help | Openings The Hyper-Scheduling Experiment - MacSparky Hyper-Scheduling Technology - MacSparky Michael Simmons (@macguitar) / Twitter Think Retro: RIP Rip, Mix, Burn | Macworld Ambrosia Software - Wikipedia Things - Cultured Code Chax for Mac OS X Flexibits - Cameras (2009 Archive) Flexibits - Fantastical (2011 Archive) Fantastical 2 for Mac Review: Reinvented - MacStories The New Fantastical Review - MacStories Slack Tweetbot: April 2011 - January 2023 Twitterrific: End of an Era Ivory for iOS CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Slopes for iOS Dark Noise 1Password Arc from The Browser Company SuperDuper!

Jan 22, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Kaitlin Salzke 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 Kaitlin Salzke OmniFocus Plug-Ins – Kaitlin Salzke Jump Desktop forScore Zombies, Run! on the App Store Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Omni Automation WordBASIC - Wikipedia OmniFocus Workflows @ Learn OmniFocus – Kaitlin Salzke Supercharge OmniFocus — Kaitlin Salzke Dependency – Kaitlin Salzke Scheduling – Kaitlin Salzke Keyboard Maestro 10.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Alfred - Productivity App for macOS BetterTouchTool Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM Bartender 4 Spaceman: A macOS app to view Spaces Castaway Typora Markdown Editor Anki Flashcards Flying Logic Software JustWatch Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes Spaceteam

Jan 15, 2023

Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. More Power Users : Join and get a longer, ad-free version of the show each and every week! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Submit Feedback iOS - CarPlay - Apple Intro to CarPlay and iPhone - Apple Support iOS - CarPlay - Available Models - Apple iPod Your BMW - Apple iPod - Your new car and your iPod get along so well. - Apple (IN) Apple - iPod - Accessories (2005) Use Siri in your car - Apple Support - iOS 12 Stephen's CarPlay Install How to Correct Siri's Pronunciation of Names - MacRumors Mac Power Users #662: Navigating Apple Maps - Relay FM Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Share your estimated time of arrival (ETA) in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support (TM) CarPlay - Apple Developer CarPlay App Programming Guide (PDF) Weather on the Way iOS app gets CarPlay support - 9to5Mac Broadcasts on the App Store Overcast on the App Store Best CarPlay apps to download on iPhone - 9to5Mac Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone - Apple Support Car Keys: A Feature That Lets You Unlock a Car With Your iPhone or Apple Watch - MacRumors control an NFC-capable vehicle. Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More - MacRumors Apple Launching All-New CarPlay Experience in 2023 With These 5 Key Features - MacRumors The most exciting WWDC preview could steer Apple in a whole new direction | Macworld Car companies haven’t figured out if they’ll let Apple CarPlay take over all the screens - The Verge Rivian - Electric Adventure Vehicles

Jan 8, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc 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 Feedback - Relay FM Shawn Blanc Colophon – Shawn Blanc Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) / Twitter Tools and Toys The Focus Course Focus Like a Boss — The Focus Course The Sweet Setup MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple Studio Display - Apple Keychron Q2 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Clicky Keyboards – Shawn Blanc Apple Extended Keyboard II | John Gruber on Flickr Thirty Months with a 12-inch PowerBook G4 – Shawn Blanc The 12-inch PowerBook G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube Otter - Voice Meeting Notes & Real-time Transcription Marco Polo Great Expectations – Shawn Blanc "What do you write as the very first post on the first day of your new job as a full-time writer? I have no idea." Writers I Read: Shawn Blanc – 512 Pixels Stephen's interview of Shawn from January 2012. The Matrix (1999) - Bullet Time Scene - YouTube Apple’s plans to cut apps out of its affiliate program may shut down independent iOS news sites - The Verge Reader’s Setup: Stephen Hackett – Shawn Blanc Stephen's setup from October 2009. Those SoundSticks were retired just a few weeks ago! World-Class, On-Demand Courses for Apple Users – The Sweet Setup Find focus. Own your time. Gain traction with your goals. — Focus Accelerator My Books - Chris Bailey Basecamp Slack Notion Notion Mastery Loom: Async Video Messaging for Work Things 3 My One Problem with Things 3 – 512 Pixels The 2×2 Newsletter – Shawn Blanc Ulysses Audible iA Writer

Jan 1, 2023

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Never forget a password again. Rocket Money : Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Related Feedback submitted to Apple: Text entry limitations on macOS: FB11901499 Handwritten text "drift" bug: FB11903386 Selecting handwritten text causing macOS app crashes: FB11903399 More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Amazon.com: How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Our MPU 673 Freeform Board Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple Freeform Leverages the Freedom and Flexibility of a Blank Canvas - MacStories Blank Canvas: Hands on with Apple’s new Freeform app – Six Colors Freeform Walkthrough: Infinite Canvas and Collaboration - YouTube Freeform User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Share a Freeform board on Mac - Apple Support Handwritten Text Drift Bug Quick Look Gallery - Augmented Reality - Apple Developer MindNode Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Concepts App GoodNotes Tinderbox

Dec 25, 2022

Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical BusyCal Craft Obsidian MailMate Slack Set a reminder | Slack Basecamp Discord MPU Talk Forums Your Journal for Life | Day One Updates on Day One - Your Journal for Life "Ten Years Ago" How to Calm Your Mind! - Chris Bailey Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - MacSparky on YouTube Timery Toggl Mac Power Users #637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time - Relay FM Focused - Relay FM Timing Automatic Mac Time Tracker MarsEdit 5 iA Writer Grammarly ChatGPT Has Hot Performa Takes – 512 Pixels Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Ferrite 3: iPad audio editor adds variable-speed playback and more – Six Colors Logic Pro - Apple Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing ScreenFlow Final Cut Pro - Apple MindNode Pixelmator Pro OmniGraffle - The Omni Group Reeder 5 GoodLinks Instapaper Readwise CleanShot X for Mac Eating Crow on CleanShot X 4.5 - MacSparky BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro 10.2 Stream Deck | elgato.com Stephen's Desk

Dec 18, 2022

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM Using Hookmark with Apple Notes FAQ About Rebranding Hook to Hookmark Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM Evernote, once the king of note-taking apps, has been bought by Bending Spoons | Engadget Evernote Forums - Export More than 50 Notes How to use highlights and notes in Apple Books - iDownloadBlog Mac Power Users #662: Navigating Apple Maps - Relay FM Product Feedback - Apple Amazon: Cable Matters 2-Pack 4 Outlet Power Splitter Cord Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras - The Verge Eufy’s “No clouds” cameras upload facial thumbnails to AWS | Ars Technica Eufy’s “local storage” cameras can be streamed from anywhere, unencrypted | Ars Technica Set up HomeKit Secure Video on all your devices - Apple Support Mac Power Users #621: Sparky Freedom - Relay FM MacSparky Labs Focused - Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides Stream Deck + | Elgato So Many Buttons... A Brief Review of the Orange Nomad Sport Band - MacSparky

Dec 11, 2022

Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: Francesco D'Alessio 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 Give the Gift of Relay FM Our 20% sale on MPU annual memberships ends on December 17. Francesco D'Alessio (@FrancescoD_Ales) / Twitter Keep Productive - YouTube Keep Productive reMarkable Amazon Kindle Scribe Asana Cron Calendar Notion Twist Mem Superhuman Your Guide to Productivity AI: Everything Explained! - Keep Productive on YouTube Coda Recreating Apple News with ChatGPT – 512 Pixels What Is Called Thinking? - Zohar Atkins on Substack Qatalog Bento: The Do Less To-do List Bento on the App Store Clay Everyday Habit Tracker Session - Pomodoro Focus Timer

Dec 4, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Charlie Chapman 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 Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off an annual plan for More Power Users. Charlie Chapman Charlie Chapman (@_chuckyc) / Twitter Charlie Chapman (@charliemchapman@mastodon.social) - Mastodon Windows Phone - Wikipedia Paste - Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Mac Power Users #615: The Clipboard Manager Roundup - Relay FM Adobe Photoshop now on iPad Use HomePod with Mac - Apple Support Dark Noise The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Play rain sounds and other ambient noise with Background Sounds - Apple Support Launched Up Ahead Flighty Flexibits | Fantastical Fantastical Scheduling Arrives with Version 3.6: Openings, Proposals, plus Quarter View! | Flexibits Cron Cron × Notion Calendly The iOS App Icon Book by Michael Flarup — Kickstarter Trello Apple Frames 3.0: MacStories Hand Mirror

Nov 27, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. 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. Setapp : Over 240+ apps. Get a month free trial with code MACPOWER. Valid until December 31. Guest Starring: Tim Stringer 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 Tim Stringer - Twitter Learn OmniFocus | OmniFocus Video Tutorials, Articles & Webinars Technically Simple - Productivity Coaching, Consulting & Training Contact — Learn OmniFocus Contact — Technically Simple Mac Power Users #196: Holistic Productivity Workflows with Tim Stringer - Relay FM Nonprofit Productivity Summit Give the Gift of Relay FM Get 20% off of an annual plan for More Power Users! The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad - Apple Support Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM Stream Deck + | Elgato Reincubate Camo Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Kinkless GTD (Wayback Machine) Zapier | Automation that moves you forward The Omni Group - Test Signups OmniFocus Plug-In Directory - Learn OmniFocus OmniFocus Plug-Ins – Kaitlin Salzke Automating OmniFocus: Guided Tour with Sal Soghoian - Learn OmniFocus Omni Automation Hookmark – Links beat searching Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Craft - The Future of Documents Using Hookmark with Apple Notes – Hookmark Asana Inoreader - Take back control of your news feed Keep Your YouTube Subscriptions in Sync With Inoreader - Inoreader blog Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Reeder 5 The Browser Company | Building Arc Arc web browser review: a new way of using the internet - The Verge OpenIn 3 | Loshadki Apps OpenIn on Setapp | Open files and links faster Grammarly for Your Desktop Macro to Toggle Grammarly Desktop - Macro Library - Keyboard Maestro Discourse

Nov 20, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. StoryWorth : A meaningful gift to treasure forever. Get $10 off your first purchase. Get started right away with no shipping required. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky Give the Gift of Relay FM Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions Notes — inside Mail — on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels Notes in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels Reminders in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - Notes iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - Reminders Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support Exporter on the Mac App Store Reminders User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support SF Symbols - Apple Developer GoodTask Toolbox Pro Two Apps For Entering Tasks into Reminders More Quickly – 512 Pixels Reminders Feature Request: Better List Support on macOS – 512 Pixels How to Create Deep Links to Specific Apple Notes on iOS

Nov 13, 2022

Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. 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. 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 🚨 MPU Classy Tee, Sweatshirt & Hoodie Pre-orders close on November 14! The Festivus - Seinfeld - YouTube Apple Watch Ultra AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple Apple TV 4K Apple TV Remote Stand | Studio Neat AirTag 4 Pack - Apple AirTag Accessories - Belkin Amazon.com: 2021 Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote HomePod mini - Orange Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable V2 for iPad Pro Amazon.com: UGREEN Right-Angle USB C to USB C Cable 60W Everyday Case for iPhone | Peak Design Mobile Cases & Mounts | Peak Design HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand - TwelveSouth Material Dock – Studio Neat Amazon.com: CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub Amazon.com: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240, 240Wh Backup Lithium Battery Amazon.com: Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel Amazon.com: Elgato Key Light Amazon.com: Elgato Stream Deck Pedal Amazon.com: Anker 733 Power Bank Amazon.com: Short Power Extension Cord Outlet Saver, 16AWG/13A, 3 Prong Amazon.com: Shargeek Portable Charger, STORM2 Amazon.com: Shargeek Portable Charger, Storm 2 100W Amazon.com: Shargeek Retro Mac 35 Wall Charger with Smart LED Display Amazon.com: Kindle Paperwhite Amazon.com: Kindle Scribe David's Original Kindle Readwise Ereaders – Six Colors Archives Power Mac G4 Cube - eBay Susan Kare Limited Edition Prints Amazon.com: LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree 10281 Building Set for Adults Amazon.com: LEGO Icons Orchid 10311 Building Set for Adults Amazon.com: LEGO Icons Flower Bouquet 10280 Building Set for Adults Amazon.com: iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum Amazon.com - eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), Robot Vacuum Cleaner Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM Amazon.com: Aqara Amazon.com: Kwikset 99190-003 Contemporary Premis Smart Lock Home Assistant Yellow | Crowd Supply Amazon.com: eero Pro 6E Backblaze Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 1TB Portable SSD Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD Keychron | Wireless Mechanical Keyboards Amazon.com: Logitech MX Ergo Plus Wireless Trackball Mouse Star Wars™ | Orbitkey Desk Mat Obi-Wan Kenobi™ Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet | Bellroy Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Nov 6, 2022

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 🚨 MPU Classy Tee, Sweatshirt & Hoodie Pre-orders close on November 14! Order Stephen's 2023 Apple History Calendar It's time for @MacSparky to update the Save to PDF shortcut again - Software - MPU Talk Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky Get Efficient With Keyboard Shortcuts: Mac App Store Keyboard Maestro BetterTouchTool Moom iStat Menus 'Pestle' recipe app gets major update with photo scanner, more - 9to5Mac Amazon’s $340 Kindle Scribe is its first e-reader with handwriting and pen support | Ars Technica The Trouble with Apple Watch Faces - MacSparky The Problem with Apple Watch faces - 9to5Mac Better Day: A Complication for the Apple Watch iTerm2 - macOS Terminal Replacement Mac Power Users #654: Data Storage in 2022 - Relay FM Cloud backup software for Mac and Windows: Arq Backblaze Hard Drive Stats Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM Aqara Wireless Mini Switch Home+ 5 on the App Store Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM

Oct 30, 2022

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. 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. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users Merch Pre-orders run from October 31 - November 14, 2022! macOS Ventura - Apple macOS Ventura - New Features - Apple What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura - Apple Support macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Apple rolls out major new iWork updates - 9to5Mac Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Belkin teases Continuity Camera mount for iMac and Studio Display Apple Mail New Features - MacSparky on YouTube Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer What is Apple Passkey, and how will it help you go passwordless? | TechCrunch Apple just showed us how it will kill the password forever | Tom's Guide macOS 13 Ventura Screenshots – 512 Pixels This page includes extensive images of the new System Settings application. One of macOS Ventura's key new features already needs a massive overhaul | Macworld Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better – Six Colors System Preferences Mac OS X Public Beta (Screenshot) iOS 16.1 and Apps with Live Activities: The MacStories Roundup, Part 1 - MacStories Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories

Oct 23, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. 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. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. 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 Caseta by Lutron Smart lighting | Philips Hue Level Lock+ with Home Key Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock | Kwikset Aqara Aqara Hub M2 Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More Alarm.com Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Mysa Smart Thermostats: AC & Mini-Splits - Amazon Homebridge Home Assistant Home Assistant Yellow Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub HomeDevices | The ultimate HomeKit database HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Controller for HomeKit on the App Store Home+ 5 on the App Store HomePass for HomeKit on the App Store HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store HomeRun 2 for HomeKit on the App Store HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen Follow the Sun for HomeKit on the Mac App Store What Is Matter? | WIRED Build With Matter | Smart Home Device Solution

Oct 16, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. SecuritySpy : Intelligent Video Surveillance Software for Mac. Get 20% off with code MPU. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Maps - Apple iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability - Apple Apple Maps (Features by Location) - Wikipedia Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up (2018) | TechCrunch Apple Maps turns 10 — and it’s finally worth using - The Verge Apple’s New Map Data, Expansion #7: Final Parts of the Continental U.S. Why do maps show places that don't exist? - YouTube 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Explore View 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Satellite View Look around streets in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support How to Send Feedback About Errors in Apple Maps - MacRumors Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Manage automatic ETA sharing in Maps - Apple Support Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Add or update your business information in Maps on Mac - Apple Support Get started - Places on Maps Stephen's Memphis BBQ Guide - Apple Maps CarPlay - Apple Get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Waze what3words What's New With the Maps App in iOS 16: Multi-Stop Routing, Transit Card Support and More - MacRumors Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on DuckDuckGo Rate places in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Oct 9, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. 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 : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Power Users #619: Home Studio Updates - Relay FM Vestaboard Aqara Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Xdesk Terra Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Anti-Fatigue Standing Desk Mats and Balance Boards - Fully Desk Shelf & Wooden Dual Monitor Stand System | Grovemade The Old "Pad of Paper Under the Laptop" Trick - MacSparky Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Element Hub | CalDigit – CalDigit HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Material Dock – Studio Neat Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM Button Creator for Stream Deck on the Mac App Store Focal XS 2.1 Computer/iPod Speaker Review - MacSparky Opal Camera My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels David's Desk David's Creepy Bell David's Thunderbolt Hub Focus Timer - MacSparky on YouTube Mark One: Apollo Edition – Studio Neat Orbitkey Desk Mat Obi-Wan Kenobi Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - YouTube Essential Laptop Backpack | WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling | WaterField Designs MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charger - Amazon Anker 733 Power Bank Hybrid Charger - Amazon AirTag - Apple Belkin AirTag Case with Wire Cable - Amazon How to replace the battery in your AirTag - Apple Support AirTag Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote - Amazon Glif – Studio Neat Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone - Amazon EU Passes Law to Switch iPhone to USB-C by End of 2024 - MacRumors OLIGHT S2R II 1150 Flashlight - Amazon TOM BIHN Large Snake Charmer, Two-Sided Tech Organizer Pouch, 3L Everyday Case for iPhone - Peak Design Book Printing - Day One Mobile Wallet - Peak Design MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet Field Notes Draplin Design Co.: DDC-264 The James Brand x DDC "Folsom" Knife Wave+ Multi-Tool | Leatherman​​

Oct 2, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: CleanMyMac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 Disney's Snow White: The Risk That Changed Filmmaking Forever | Den of Geek Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube iOS 16: How to Use Focus Filters to Hide Content in Apps - MacRumors iOS 16: The best apps with Lock Screen widgets | Macworld 50+ apps that work with App Shortcuts in iOS 16 | iMore Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store Widgetsmith on the App Store Sticker Drop on the App Store Apollo for Reddit on the App Store iPhone 14 Pro Features Live Sports Scores in Dynamic Island on iOS 16.1 - MacRumors Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Sep 25, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Alex Cox 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 🎈 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM on YouTube Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mac Power Users #410: Workflows with Alex Cox - Relay FM alexcox.md (@AlexCox) / Twitter Do By Friday Roboism - Relay FM Two Headed Girl Alex Cox is creating the FACTORYSETTING5 show. | Patreon iPad mini - Apple A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian Amazon.com: iClever: Foldable Keyboards Amazon.com: Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard Todoist Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus Toggl Timery for Toggl Welcome to Bunch What's New in Alfred 5? Exploring 2022 D23 - DLR Field Guide on YouTube Apple Says iOS 16's New Haptic Keyboard Option Might Affect Battery Life - MacRumors Blot – A blogging platform with no interface. Blot Image Shortcut - Jeff Perry Tabitha - Tabs Exporter on the Mac App Store MagSafe | PopSockets Grammarly

Sep 18, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Material Dock – Studio Neat A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Exporter on the Mac App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts David Sparks’ 7 Essential Shortcuts: App Store Story What is Sign in with Apple? - Apple Support What is Hide My Email? - Apple Support RIP, FruitJuice Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support Opal Camera Insta360 Webcam

Sep 8, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Setapp : More than 240 powerful apps. Try it free for a month with code 'MACPOWER'. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and SE: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple Watch Series 8 - Apple Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Apple's iPhone 14 Lineup: The MacStories Overview - MacStories iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support iOS 16 - Apple iOS 16 iCloud Shared Photo Library: Everything You Need to Know - MacRumors Automators - Relay FM What Is Doxing and How Can You Avoid It? | 1Password What Is Doxing and How Can You Avoid It? | 1Password

Sep 4, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Stephen Millard 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 Relay FM for St. Jude ThoughtAsylum Stephen Millard, Jack of all trades master of some (@sylumer) / Twitter Automators #68: Stephen Millard and ThoughtAsylum - Relay FM Tech Tutorials by Sylumer - YouTube Posts | Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) ZX Spectrum - Wikipedia Keyboard Maestro 10.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Stream Deck StreamDeck + Keyboard Maestro with KMLink - MacSparky Stream Deck + BetterTouchTool Documentation Shortcuts Library | ThoughtAsylum "Overcast Note" Shortcut Overcast Drafts Toolbox Pro Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM "Go Float" Shortcut Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Shairport Sync Dark Noise Hook Alfred Evernote Search - Alfred Workflow Doctor Drafts - Alfred Workflow Bypass for Shortcuts - Alfred Workflow PopClip for Mac Conductor for Keyboard Maestro - Alfred Workflow Paletro Workspaces – Apptorium CodeRunner Code App on the App Store Visual Studio Code Calca on the App Store NoteCalc Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Snapdrop

Aug 28, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Julia Alexander 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 My Mac App Store Feature - MacSparky Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) / Twitter Parrot Analytics Julia Alexander, Author at Puck Downstream - Relay FM 20 years later, and streaming Harry Potter is still too complicated - The Verge The Clamshell iBook G3 - MacStories Macbook Pro & Macbook Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand Apple hires former HBO chief to produce original titles exclusively for Apple TV Plus - The Verge Sony and Netflix Announce Movie Deal Starting in 2022 - Variety Smart Tasks – Lists Made Easy JustWatch - The Streaming Guide Teeter (Up) on the App Store Notion Flush - Toilet Finder & Map on the App Store

Aug 21, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. 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 Backing up External Hard Drives – Backblaze Help Data Recovery (Mac) v6 Amazon.com: SAMSUNG 870 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C Fusion Drive - Wikipedia SoftRAID - OWC Software Store Synology Incorporated Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Maestral Dropbox Announces Beta for macOS Monterey Coming in Q4 – 512 Pixels File Sync Software - Sync Home | Resilio Sync Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM 3-2-1 Backup Rule: A Guide to Efficient Data Protection Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! ChronoSync Backblaze Amazon.com: SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive

Aug 14, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Chris Christensen 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 Chris Christensen (@chris2x) / Twitter Momenta Pentop Computer's Design and Technology Remembering eWorld, Apple's forgotten online service | Macworld 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica How The Newton And ARM Saved Apple From Death | The CPU Shack Museum Three Tiny Laptops - MacStories Downcast App Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Bare Bones Software | BBEdit Amateur Traveler Descript | All-in-one audio/video editing Hindenburg Editor Jumpcut TripMode - Save data, browse faster TripIt - Highest-rated trip planner and flight tracker Flighty — A new way to track flights SeatGuru

Aug 7, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. 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 Apple Launches iPad - Apple Tandy Radio Shack Portable Wordprocessor WP-2 The AlphaSmart Word Processor - YouTube AlphaSmart Word Processor Freewrite: Distraction-Free Writing Tools Drafts Writer – iA iPad Keyboards - Apple Enter text with Scribble on iPad - Apple Support Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM Grammarly DEVONthink To Go PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the App Store LiquidText on the App Store Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise GoodLinks Day One - Your Journal for Life GoodNotes Notability Paperlike reMarkable Concepts App iPadOS 16 takes the versatility of iPad even further - Apple Procreate Widgetsmith on the App Store Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support Vestaboard - A Smart Display To Connect And Inspire Swift Playgrounds - Apple GarageBand on the App Store forScore on the App Store Apple Pencil - Apple HoverBar Duo DraftTable - ElevationLab Compass Pro

Jul 31, 2022

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. 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. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Start hiring now and only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. 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 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Campaigns ends on August 5 at 10 AM Eastern! Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides A Little Journey to AppleFest ’88 – 512 Pixels GIFwrapped Material Dock | Studio Neat How to install the macOS Ventura public beta - The Verge Amazon.com: Samsung T7 2TB Portable SSD Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels Two Apps For Entering Tasks into Reminders More Quickly – 512 Pixels OmniFocus Now Gives You Voice Control and More - Blog - The Omni Group What's New in Alfred 5? Automators #106: Automation Interoperation - Relay FM Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support Use passwords across your devices - Computer - Google Account Help Dimmer Switches | Lutron iHome Control Smart Plug - Amazon Meross Smart Plug Mini - Amazon Shop Outdoor Security Cameras and More | eufy Security Homebridge Ring Plugin Water Leak Detector - Aqara Flic 2 - The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More Serena Shades by Lutron Motorized Shades - Affordable Smart & Electric Shades - IKEA Home Assistant Yellow | Crowd Supply Mac Power Users #631: Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley - Relay FM Hook – Links beat searching Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM

Jul 24, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Using the M2 MacBook Air - MacSparky Erase all content and settings on Mac - Apple Support MacBook Air - Apple Craft Pricing Plans - Craft Start Here - Craft Community Your Data is Yours - Craft Blog Keyboard Shortcuts - Craft Inline Calculations and Unit Conversions – Craft Craft eXtensions (Craft X) – Craft Craftery Importing documents into Craft – Craft Exporting documents from Craft – Craft My Dashboard Doc in Craft - Marshall Beyer Sprint Kanban - Craft Tags workarounds – Craft Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM July 17 – 512 Pixels

Jul 17, 2022

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Indeed : Start hiring now and only pay for quality applications matching the sponsored job description. Guest Starring: William Gallagher 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 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The busy writers' guide to getting more done Welcome to 58keys, a YouTube series for writers using Macs, iPads and iPhones William Gallagher (@WGallagher) / Twitter Amazon.com: The Blank Screen: Productivity for Creative Writers Macintosh Portable - Wikipedia The Switch to Intel | iMore Keyboard Maestro Moom Mosaic Bunch.app Stream Deck Final Draft OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Pages - Apple TextSoap Drafts OmniFocus - The Omni Group Highland 2 Writers' Guild of Great Britain | WGGB Everything new with Focus Mode on iOS 16 - 9to5Mac HBClock on the Mac App Store Final Cut Pro - Motion - Apple VLC Media Player Plex What's New in Alfred 5?

Jul 10, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Guest Starring: Christian Selig 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 Apple TV+ - Apple 2023 Apple History Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Reddit Apollo | A beautiful reddit app built for power and speed Apollo App - Reddit Christian Selig (@ChristianSelig) / Twitter iPhone 3g Commercial "There's An App For That" 2009 - YouTube Amplosion: Redirect AMP Links on the App Store Achoo HTML Viewer & Inspector on the App Store Reddit Acquires Alien Blue, The Most Popular Unofficial Reddit App | TechCrunch Reddit: API Documentation Karabiner-Elements Defining a Hyper Key · BetterTouchTool Tweetbot for iOS Visual Studio Code Moom · Many Tricks Welcome to To Do Figma Sketch Keyboard Maestro Mimestream Apollo Pro/Ultra

Jul 3, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Guest Starring: Zac Hall 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 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day Space Explored - Space News and Launch Views Logitech Ergo Mouse Keychron Keyboards Gurman: New HomePod coming in 2023, featuring S8 chip, more Apple working on at least four new Macs with M2 processor variants iA Writer Broadcasts on the App Store Pixelmator Pro Nike Run Club App. Nike.com Reeder 5 GuitarTuna | The #1 Guitar Tuner for Acoustic, Electric and Bass Rocket launch shot on iPhone 12 Pro - YouTube Watch a dramatic rocket launch shot on iPhone 12 Pro lift off in slow-motion [Video] - Space Explored Mac Power Users - Newsletter Sign-Up

Jun 26, 2022

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Guest Starring: Tony Miceli 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 Tony Miceli ΩmegaVibe – Malletech Tony Miceli on Apple Music Tony Miceli - YouTube VibesWorkshop.com YDS-150 Digital / Electronic Saxophone - Yamaha USA MalletKAT Notability Music Notation Software – Sibelius iReal Pro - Practice Made Perfect Amazing Slow Downer for Mac OS X Joey Alexander - Wikipedia TripIt Flighty Gary Burton - Wikipedia Pixelmator Pro Drumgenius on the App Store Noodlesoft – Hazel Logic Pro - Apple Flexibits | Fantastical Visual Studio Code Udemy Rogue Amoeba | Loopback Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack MainStage - Apple Metronomics Affinity Publisher Canva DaisyDisk Keyboard Maestro MindNode TextExpander

Jun 19, 2022

This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides "A Very Nice Staircase" - Stephen on Instagram Under the Radar #244: WWDC 2022 Special - Relay FM 643: WWDC 2022 - Episodes - MPU Talk Clarus is Back in macOS Ventura – 512 Pixels The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels Initial Thoughts on Stage Manager - MacSparky Apple resizes the iPad’s workflow with Stage Manager | TechCrunch Daring Fireball: The Talk Show Live From WWDC 2022, With Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak System Preferences in the Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Services Settings in macOS Ventura 14-Inch iPad Pro With Mini-LED Display Rumored to Launch in Early 2023 - MacRumors Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 6K Resolution – 512 Pixels Apple’s Continuity Camera lets you use your iPhone as a webcam | TechCrunch Daring Fireball: Why Stage Manager Requires an M1 iPad David's iOS 16 Lock screen

Jun 12, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Clean My Mac 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 Announcing the Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide - MacSparky Sign up for Mac Power Users Live Rediscovering the Mac: An iPad User's Journey into macOS with the M1 Max MacBook Pro - MacStories Whats New - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Shortcut Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki SF Symbols - Apple Developer Calculations - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Raycast What makes Raycast special? - Software - MPU Talk The Macintosh Desktop Experience: Raycast's Modern Take on Launcher Apps An article for Club Macstories members. Search Apple Notes - Alfred Plugin iStat Menus Stephen's iStat Setup Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Play: A Fantastic Utility for Saving and Organizing YouTube Videos for Later - MacStories Music MiniPlayer for macOS Default Folder X AirBuddy Mac Power Users #481: Finder and Its Alternatives - Relay FM

Jun 7, 2022

Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Apple Developer Apple unveils M2 with breakthrough performance and capabilities - Apple Apple unveils all-new MacBook Air, supercharged by the new M2 chip - Apple macOS Ventura brings powerful productivity tools, new Continuity features to Mac - Apple watchOS 9 delivers new ways to stay connected, active, and healthy - Apple Mac Power Users Live Signup!

May 29, 2022

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. 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. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Kolide : Endpoint Security Powered by People. Try Kolide for 14 days free; no credit card required. 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 🥳 MPU Meetup in June! 🎤 Mac Power Users Live! Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide Shortcuts for Mac Plus Field Guide Apple Acquires Workflow - MacStories The Future of Workflow - MacStories Add import questions to shared shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support Intro to variables in Shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support Apple Frames 2.1 - MacStories Dashboard – 512 Pixels Apple Should Bring Back Dashboard – 512 Pixels Fastmail Improvements - MacSparky

May 22, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. 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. 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 MPU Live Webinar Sign Up Sign up for MPU live on June 14. MacStories Federico Viticci (@viticci) / Twitter Federico Viticci (@viticci) • Instagram Snap your windows - Microsoft Windows 11 Support AppStories Irvine Location of Burger Lounge Location for MPU Meetup with David and Stephen on June 11, 5:30-8:00 p.m. iPhone Leather Wallet with MagSafe - Apple SLIM WALLET MATTE : Amazon.it AirTag Trackable Premium Leather Wallet – NIMALIST Ehhhhhh.... Airtag Bike Mount / Reflector | Etsy Raycast Connected - Relay FM 2022 Automation April Shortcuts Contest Winners - MacStories The "Snap" Shortcut makes it easy to place windows in pre-defined layouts. MacStories Starter Pack: Introducing Obsidian Shortcut Launcher, A Free Plugin to Trigger Shortcuts from Obsidian - MacStories YAML front matter - Obsidian Help Craft Notes Obsidian Hover Editor Omnisearch for Obsidian Matter Read-It-Later App Marcos Tanaka, iOS Developer Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Remind Me Faster on the App Store VGC Helper CleanShot X for Mac

May 15, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sourcegraph : Universal Code Search. Move fast, even in big codebases. Try it now. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments 639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Episodes - MPU Talk Day One Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - Macsparky - YouTube Focused - Relay FM Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Reeder 5 Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Readwise Shortform Keep It DEVONthink A Little Journey to AppleFest ’88 – 512 Pixels OmniFocus Todoist Brickit Twitterrific Tweetbot Elsewhen on the App Store Fantastical Sorted³ Due TouchRetouch PictureThis MaskerAid Happy Scale FoodNoms Fitbod Mac Power Users #467: Fitness Apps & Tech - Relay FM Dark Noise Parcel The Future of Deliveries Encrypt.me How do I sign up for encrypt.me? – eero Help Center CARROT Weather Overcast The Overcast Redesign: Part One – Marco.org JustWatch Downstream - Relay FM Streaks Tailor MindNode Toolbox Pro Instapaper GoodLinks

May 8, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander : Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Greg 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 “Local Integrated Software Architecture” graphic tee by 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #519: Workflows with Greg Pierce - Relay FM Capturing Text with Drafts - MacSparky Greg Pierce (@agiletortoise) / Twitter Drafts - Where Text Starts Themes - Drafts User Guide 10 Years of Drafts Shortcuts - Drafts User Guide Drafts Pro - Drafts User Guide Home | x-callback-url Drafts Community Default Folder X Reflex

May 1, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacSparky Labs 630: Preview Deep Dive - Episodes - MPU Talk Chris Heilmann on Twitter David's Timers Stephen's Timers Apple's Six Color Logo David's Squirrel Video Time Tracking Categories - MacSparky Use an iPad as a second display for a Mac - Apple Support DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand | ElevationLab A Coffee Shop Mac Pro Stephen's Stage Mac Pro CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub The Complete History of the eMac G4 - 512 Pixels - YouTube The MacBook Pro Check-In - MacSparky SketchUp Home Design 3D Raycast

Apr 24, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 Timing — Automatic Mac Time Tracker Pricing — Timing Rules In-Depth – Timing Toggl Track Timery for Toggl The Best Time Tracking App – The Sweet Setup Endor Studios Automation April: Never Forget to Stop a Timery Time Tracking Timer Again - MacStories Time-Tracking and Hacking My Brain - MacSparky David's Timers Stephen's Timers

Apr 17, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 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 MPU Talk Ryan J A Murphy (@ryanjamurphy) / Twitter Axle Design Fulcra Design FiftyThree | Essential Tools for Future Creators Samsung Space Monitor G-Hold - Ergonomic Tablet Holders and Phone Holders Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad - Apple Support Concepts App OmniGraffle - The Omni Group DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink Readwise Tool for Thought, by Steven Johnson - The New York Times Can Design Be Non-paternalistic? Conceptualizing Paternalism in the Design Profession - ScienceDirect Rumor claims Apple is working on new iPad app window management feature | iMore Obsidian, Roam, and the rise of Integrated Thinking Environments—what they are, what they do, and what’s next The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain: Paul, Annie Murphy - Amazon.com Lumberjack for Obsidian Mac Power Users #633: Workflows with Nick Milo - Relay FM Pause: daily mindfulness on the App Store Kagi Search Orion Browser by Kagi My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

Apr 10, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan 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 Allison Sheridan (@podfeet) / Twitter Podfeet Podcasts New Calendar Tricks Webinar - MacSparky MacSparky's Calendar Tricks Control Panel on Gray Icon Print by Susan Kare – Kare Prints iThoughts - Mind Map on the App Store Diagrams.net Has Apple Lost Steve Jobs's Vision of the Simple 2x2 Matrix? – More Diagrams - Podfeet Podcasts Knit Like a Programmer - Podfeet Podcasts On the 20th Anniversary Mac – 512 Pixels Apple Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh Computer Used By Jerry In Seinfeld Season 9 Episode 9 "The Apology" (1997) Why the Black MacBook Cost More – 512 Pixels Ulysses MarsEdit 4 How to Add Elapsed Time in Excel - Podfeet Podcasts Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Rogue Amoeba | Loopback Hindenburg Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource mimoLive Wave XLR Automating Audio Hijack 4 with Shortcuts and JavaScript – Six Colors Folge Visual Studio Code HSXKPasswd Telegram Messenger

Apr 3, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. NetSuite : The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Get a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Electric : Unbury yourself from IT tasks. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Hands-On with the Mac Studio and Studio Display - MacSparky iPhone camera basics - Apple Support Use iPhone camera tools to set up your shot - Apple Support "Tap to Focus" - YouTube Use Camera Remote and timer on Apple Watch - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Convert HEIF to JPG - YouTube Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support Lively - Photos to GIF on the App Store How to use (& break) the rule of thirds in photography | Adobe Mac Power Users #624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing - Relay FM Halide Mark II Obscura 3 Glif – Studio Neat Amazon.com: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod DJI OM 5 Gimbal - Apple iPhone Lenses for Creators - Moment

Mar 27, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Microsoft Lists – MSA Preview : Sign up, sign in and track what matters most. Guest Starring: Nick Milo 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 Nick Milo 🗺 🇺🇦 (@NickMilo) / Twitter Nick's Newsletter Linking Your Thinking Linking Your Thinking - YouTube Focused #122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo - Relay FM Pink Gloves Boxing Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015–2022) - IMDb iMac 24-inch - Apple The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Evernote TiddlyWiki Obsidian Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com The Archive Sliding Panes - GitHub Tag Wrangler - GitHub Obsidian Dataview - GitHub Nick's Cybertron Theme Nick's LYT Mode Theme Obsidian Roadmap | Trello Notion Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM The Brushed Metal Diaries: Sherlock – 512 Pixels Setapp TextSniper Amphetamine on the App Store ColorSlurp MacPaw’s Operations amidst the Russian Aggression against Ukraine ClipGrab

Mar 20, 2022

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mac Studio - Apple Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg Apple execs talk M1 Pro and M1 Max, Pro Workflow Team in new interview - 9to5Mac Apple’s 27-inch iMac disappears from its store with no fanfare or replacement | Ars Technica The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is Two Pounds Heavier than the M1 Max Version – 512 Pixels Studio Display - Apple 628: Stream Deck Power Users - Episodes - MPU Talk Button Creator for Stream Deck on the App Store SF Symbols - Apple Developer Bakery - Simple Icon Creator on the App Store Image2icon - Make your icons on the App Store Shortcuts Icons - MacStories ATEM Control with Elgato Stream Deck and Companion | Here to Record Companion - Bitfocus AS Get current focus mode via script - macOS - Automators Talk Stream Deck Pedal | elgato.com 630: Preview Deep Dive - Episodes - MPU Talk The Next Chapter of Day One at Automattic - Your Journal for Life | Day One Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Streaks on the App Store Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - YouTube Daily notes - Obsidian Help MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Amazon.com: Anker 622 Magnetic Battery Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo Recycle & Renew your Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo NIMALIST™ Store | RFID-Blocking Wallets & Accessories

Mar 13, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley 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 MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) - Technical Specifications Myke's Very Wonderful/Upsetting Desk Cortex Podcast | Cotton Bureau Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors LG 32'' UltraFine Display Ergo Monitor iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories Use two Mac apps side by side in Split View - Apple Support Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom · Many Tricks Myke's Twitch Channel The Pen Addict - Relay FM Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM Todoist Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System One Thing on the App Store Focused #116: The Big Reset - Relay FM Timery for Toggl CleanShot X for Mac Locket Widget on the App Store Parcel Deliveries Flighty

Mar 6, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Preview in Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support How to extract icons from Mac apps Password-protect a PDF in Preview on Mac - Apple Support the Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Revert changes to PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support Titlebar Renaming (Screenshot) General Preference Pane (Screenshot) Pixelmator Pro Acorn 7 PDFpen PDF Viewer LiquidText iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors

Feb 27, 2022

Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Guest Starring: Craig Hockenberry 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 Craig Hockenberry on Twitter Craig's Blog Iconfactory Apps Widgetsmith on the App Store Kaleidoscope Developer Transition Kit - Wikipedia A Watch, Water and Workouts • furbo.org On Apple Watch Ergonomics • furbo.org Introducing Waterscope • furbo.org Waterscope Weather on the App Store Tot • Your tiny text companion Frenzic: Overtime iPulse • Keep an eye on your Mac Linea Sketch – Drawing tools for iOS Apache Subversion The Origin of Tweet • furbo.org Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 14 Apple Remote Desktop - Wikipedia 1Password Fastmail

Feb 20, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large - Relay FM Stream Deck | elgato.com Stream Deck Mini - Amazon.com Stream Deck - Amazon.com Stream Deck XL - Amazon.com Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com Feet-First Impressions of the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal — Peer Reviewed Dual Stream Deck XL Stand | Etsy Mac Power Users #551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger - Relay FM CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon.com Software Downloads | elgato.com SF Symbols - Apple Developer ThoughtAsylum Blog Stream Deck Mobile | elgato.com Stream Deck Mobile App (Screenshot) Stream Deck Support - Elgato HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the App Store One Thing on the App Store Stream Deck Plugins Keyboard Maestro - Stream Deck Plugin KM Link Stream Deck Plugin Keyboard Maestro Plugins for the Elgato Stream Deck | ThoughtAsylum TJ's icalBuddy Stream Deck Script Shortcuts Stream Deck Plugin David's Email Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) David's MPU Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) David's MacSparky Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) Stephen's Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors Home | Loupedeck Online Store The Macintosh Desktop Experience, Exploring the Loupedeck Live: A Task-Focused Mac Control Panel ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design

Feb 13, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. Guest Starring: Adam Lisagor 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 Adam Lisagor on Twitter Hello. We're Sandwich. Adam's All-New Headshot Birdhouse: A notepad for Twitter - YouTube Adam's first video. FiLMiC Pro Mobile Video - Video and Photography Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic 6K Camera ATEM Mini Pro Elgato Cam Link 4K ATR 2100X Mic Samsung Meteor Mic Logitech Web Cam Screenwriting Software Redefined Sandwich Video about Remote and Slack Sandwich Slack Movie Lunchbox — Sandwich Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Private Markdown Editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App You Look Nice Today Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Virtual Desktop on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus Mac Power Users #190: Workflows with John August - Relay FM Mac Power Users #525: Workflows with David Wain - Relay FM For Screenwriters | Highland 2 TrialPad Casetext: Best Legal Research Software Atari 8-bit family - Wikipedia Player-Missile Graphics Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource: A Superior Sound Control Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing Rogue Amoeba | Loopback: Cable-Free Audio Routing Rainbow - Ethereum Wallet on the App Store

Feb 6, 2022

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 Dropbox native support for Apple silicon (M1) | Dropbox Help Why Dropbox's Founders Said No to Steve Jobs | Inc.com Maestral Downlink reMarkable 2 Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Samsung SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB David's Calendars Fantastical Shortcuts - Stream Deck Plugins In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard

Jan 30, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Guest Starring: Austin Evans 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 Austin Evans (@austinnotduncan) / Twitter Austin Evans - YouTube The Test Drivers - Relay FM Apple Unveils iPod touch - Apple Ken (@kenbolido) / Twitter Todoist MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple iPad mini - Apple An ode to the 11-inch MacBook Air | iMore iPhone 12 Mini - I'm switching! - Austin Evans on YouTube DLR Field Guide - YouTube Xbox Ready - YouTube Use Cinematic mode on your iPhone - Apple Support 20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors Linear Tape-Open - Wikipedia

Jan 23, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple Software Quality in 2021 The Difference Between Keyboard Maestro and Shortcuts for Mac - MacSparky Use Mail extensions in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Rebuild mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support Mimestream Contacts and Calendar in OS X Mountain Lion Customize macOS System Preferences - YouTube Macintosh Control Panel HoudahSpot – Powerful File Search Tool for Mac Dashboard – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #603: Workin' with iWork - Relay FM

Jan 16, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Wealthfront : Invest for the long term on your terms. Get your first $5,000 managed for free. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MacSparky Labs Sparky's Free Journaling Webinar Focused #142: Sparky Gets Focused - Relay FM 15 Years Since the iPhone Announcement - MacSparky Free Conference Call Slack: Apps and Integrations Microsoft Teams Mac Power Users #605: File Management in the Cloud Era - Relay FM Gantt chart - Wikipedia Kanban - Wikipedia The 11 Best Kanban Apps to Build Your Own Productivity Workflow Trello Airtable Vestaboard A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload - Cal Newport OmniPlan - The Omni Group Merlin Project for Mac, iPad & iPhone from ProjectWizards Microsoft Project - Wikipedia ClickUp monday.com MeisterTask Basecamp Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM Join Mac Power Users - Relay FM

Jan 9, 2022

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Shane Whately 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 Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Join MacSparky Labs Shane Whatley - YouTube Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) / Twitter Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) • Instagram photos and videos iOS - Home - Apple Magnet – Window manager for Mac DS920+ | Synology Inc. iPad Wall Mount - 1 Year Later! - YouTube VidaBox VIZ-Designer - The ultimate HomeKit App Designer HomeKit 101: Getting Started - YouTube iOS - Home Accessories - Apple Add a HomeKit accessory to the Home app - Apple Support Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support Create scenes and automations with the Home app - Apple Support Flic 2 Buttons Shane Whatley - Recommended HomeKit Products Aqara Products The Best Aqara Hub for your Smart Home – Shane Whatley HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store Pearce Media Limited Apps on the App Store Home+ 5 on the App Store Controller for HomeKit on the App Store Eve for HomeKit on the App Store Pushcut - Triggers, notifications & widgets that kick off your automation Automators #38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut - Relay FM Signals for HomeKit on the App Store Homebridge HOOBS™ Starling Home Hub Smart Vibration Sensor - Wireless Vibration Detector | Aqara KOHLER Kitchen Faucet with HomeKit - The Home Depot

Jan 3, 2022

After 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fitbod : Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. 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 Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky David's Announcement Video Join MacSparky Labs DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Focused - Relay FM The Sparks' Christmas Cards Memberful — Monetize your passion with membership

Dec 26, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast : Helping Lawyers with their Tech Questions. Listen now. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 Website Transition and New RSS Link - MacSparky Why the Mac is Apple's most exciting product again in 2021 | Macworld The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More Daring Fireball: Document Proxy Icons in MacOS 11 and 12 as a — Ahem — Proxy for Apple’s Current UI Design Sensibilities Inside Apple Park: the design team shaping future tech | Wallpaper* The Wallpaper* Feature on the Apple Design Team and a Missed Opportunity - MacSparky Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels - YouTube The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels Apple Special Event 2014 - Apple Watch Introduction - YouTube Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories Blogging from Space - MacSparky Apple One Stephen vs. iCloud Space Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

Dec 19, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. The Tech Savvy Lawyer Podcast : Helping Lawyers with their Tech Questions. Listen now. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 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 Mac Power Users #494: Our Home Offices - Relay FM Studio — MacSparky My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels Video Tour of Stephen's Studio - 512 Pixels on YouTube My New Keyboard – 512 Pixels Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Amazon.com: Office Chair Wheels Embody - Office Chairs - Herman Miller Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Fully Stand Mat The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain: Paul, Annie Murphy Xdesk Terra Desk Shelf & Wooden Dual Monitor Stand System | Grovemade Stream Deck | elgato.com DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand Amazon.com: Rhodia Webnotebook, A5, Dot - Orange Analog Starter Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Sony Alpha a6400 APS-C Mirrorless Camera | ILCE-6400 Sony Alpha 7 III Full-frame Mirrorless Digital Camera | ILCE-7M3 Amazon.com: Glide Gear OH100 Professional Metal Overhead Table Top Mount Stand Vestaboard - A Smart Display To Connect And Inspire

Dec 12, 2021

Stephen and David chat with John Soliman, a 2nd Assistant Editor at Pixar about his workflows and how collaboration works at the studio. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 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 Give the Gift of Relay FM Amazon.com: John Wooden Autograph Replica Poster Print WALL·E (2008) - IMDb BetterTouchTool The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM The System Requirements for Apple’s 2021 Operating Systems - TidBITS Win or Lose: Pixar's First Original Disney+ Series Teased in Image Disney on Twitter: "Third is @Pixar's first original long-form animated series, Win or Lose." Overview of Pixar in a box (video) | Khan Academy Apple Revolutionizes Video Editing With Final Cut Pro X - Apple Avid - Technology and tools that empower media creators Keyboard Maestro Final Cut Pro multicam editing workflow - Apple Support The BTS (방탄소년단) Show - UCLA Band ft. Koreos & UCLA Spirit Squad (Official Video) - YouTube 2Do Task Manager Try, Try again – 2Do Blog MediaInfo for macOS IINA Media Player EasyFind by DEVONtechnologies ‎Weekend Read on the App Store John (@Solimander) / Twitter

Dec 5, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. quip : Better oral care, made simple. Get your first refill free. Guest Starring: Jeremy Butcher 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 Give the Gift of Relay FM The Voices of macOS - YouTube Apple introduces Apple Business Essentials - Apple Business Essentials - Apple Moom BetterTouchTool Bartender 4 OWC Thunderbolt Hub Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit Fastmail Automators #87: Email Rules Automation - Relay FM GoodTask Maestral Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support Go64 Resources & System Requirements | Parallels Desktop for Mac Fusion - Run Windows on Mac | VMware Windows 365 Cloud PC | Microsoft CodeWeavers CrossOver for Mac CopyClip 2 for Mac Clipy iClip Clipboard Manager · BetterTouchTool My New Keyboard – 512 Pixels Keychron Q1 QMK Custom Mechanical Keyboard NK_ Silk Series – NovelKeys LLC Drop + biip MT3 Extended 2048 Custom Keycap Set Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com Wave XLR | elgato.com

Nov 28, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Daniel Jalkut 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 Nonprofit Productive Summit Give the Gift of Relay FM Membership Daniel Jalkut (@danielpunkass) / Twitter Red Sweater Software System 7.5 - Wikipedia Apple Macintosh PowerBook Duo Specs - EveryMac NeXT: The Apple Purchase – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #76: Workflows with Daniel Jalkut - Relay FM Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple Star Wars: The Old Republic CrossOver by CodeWeavers Back up to a shared folder with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Carbon (API) - Wikipedia Apple Launches Swift, A New Programming Language For Writing iOS And OS X Apps | TechCrunch Apple announces SwiftUI, a modern declarative user interface framework for Apple platforms - 9to5Mac MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac FastScripts 3 Using OSA Menu with OS 9 - AppleScript in a Nutshell [Book] Black Ink - Solve Crossword Puzzles With Style NetNewsWire: Free and Open Source RSS Reader for Mac and iOS MAMP - Your local web development solution Empowering App Development for Developers | Docker Docker Hub Container Image Library | App Containerization Maestral Acorn 7 | Full Featured Photo Editor for the Mac Hex Fiend, a fast and clever hex editor for macOS VueScan Scanner Software Core Intuition Podcast

Nov 21, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? 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 Clipboard Managers - Software - MPU Talk Jumpcut Pastebot Maccy Copy 'Em for Mac - Apprywhere Copy 'Em for iPhone & iPad - Apprywhere Paste Paste Paste with Shortcuts for macOS Monterey Clipboard History - Alfred Clipboard History - LaunchBar Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Bartender 4 Pastebot: Clipboard Savvy Music Syncing - MacStories Yoink Brings Background Clipboard Monitoring to iOS and iPadOS 15 via Picture in Picture Workaround - MacStories Shout out to how relaxing the MPU podcast is - MPU Talk

Nov 14, 2021

Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Shopify : Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial today. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 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 Keyboard Maestro 10 Releases — MacSparky Mac - Apple iPad mini - Apple The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels AirTag - Apple AirTag Holder Accessories: Strap & Key Rings | Belkin MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Stephen's Orange HomePod minis PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe - Amazon Multi Mount System | elgato.com Elgato Key Light - Amazon Stephen's Elgato Setup Elevation Lab DraftTable V2 for iPad - Amazon Concepts App Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad - Amazon Mac Power Users #613: The Future of Work, with Sean McCabe - Relay FM Desk Mat & Protector Pad - Natural Matte | Grovemade Wooden Dual Monitor Stand & Desk Shelf Riser | Grovemade Material Dock – Studio Neat Glif – Studio Neat Apple TV Remote Stand | Studio Neat Field Notes Gift Subscriptions Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM Analog – Ugmonk OLIGHT S2R II 1150 Lumens Flashlight - Amazon Nanoleaf Elements Mac Power Users - YouTube DJI Pocket 2 - Amazon Off Planet at Galaxy's Edge | Disneyland in 4K UHD | Ambient - YouTube TOM BIHN Strap Keepers Mezzo Laptop Backpack - Waterfield Synik 22 Backpack - TOM BIHN The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) by Katie Mack - Amazon Liftoff #134: My Response to Existential Terror, with Dr. Katie Mack - Relay FM Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday - Amazon Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy - Amazon

Nov 7, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. quip : Better oral care, made simple. Get your first refill free. Guest Starring: Sean McCabe 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 Sean's Appearances on Relay FM Daily Content Machine seanwes.com Overlap Book The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Saying Goodbye to the 2013 Mac Pro - YouTube Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon Books BetterTouchTool Setapp Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K SM7B - SM7B Vocal Microphone 286s | dbx Professional Audio Standing Desks | UPLIFT Desk SwitchBot Homebridge Text Case Mac Power Users #588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian - Relay FM Keyboard Maestro Slack ProcessKit Zapier Loom CleanShot X for Mac Descript Trainual Help Scout Grain Focused #134: Finding Space with Sean McCabe - Relay FM Seventh Week Sabbaticals Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Save Time Blog Path Finder Copilot Sean McCabe (@seanwes) / Twitter Review: The 14-inch MacBook Pro Resets the Timeline – 512 Pixels

Oct 31, 2021

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 David's Upcoming Webinar: Using Apple's New Focus Modes Mac Power Users - YouTube macOS Monterey - Apple Some Monterey Features of Note — MacSparky macOS Monterey: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 12 Monterey Screenshots – 512 Pixels The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Screenshots – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM Moom ‎BetterSnapTool on the Mac App Store macOS Monterey Features Dedicated Password Section in System Preferences, Built-In Authenticator and More - MacRumors Windows 11 Feature Focus: Snap Layouts - Thurrott.com Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation (Interview Transcription) – 512 Pixels WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool — MacSparky In macOS Monterey, Finder learns a few new tricks – Six Colors macOS Monterey: Here Are All the Features Your Intel Mac Won't Support - MacRumors 14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack – Six Colors Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "Wow." Connected #369: MagTricky.com - Relay FM Eating Max Crow — MacSparky MacBook Pro M1 Max Initial Impressions — MacSparky Hey Mac, the Moose is Loose | WIRED

Oct 20, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Capital One : Machine learning at Capital One. What’s in your wallet? Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Get 5% off today. Shopify : Grow your business with Shopify. Start your 14-day free trial 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 Apple Event — October 18 - YouTube A Few Thoughts Following Apple's "Unleashed" Event — MacSparky Start Up: A song made from 45 years of Apple sounds - Apple on YouTube Introducing the next generation of AirPods - Apple AirPods - Compare Models - Apple Apple introduces HomePod mini in new bold and expressive colors - Apple Apple Outlines new “Voice” Music Plan – 512 Pixels Introducing M1 Pro and M1 Max: the most powerful chips Apple has ever built - Apple Steve Jobs introduces OS X Panther & Power Mac G5 WWDC 2003 - YouTube Apple unveils game-changing MacBook Pro - Apple New macOS 'Compatibility Mode' Options Let Developers Decide How Fullscreen Apps Handle the Notch - MacRumors How the Mouse Pointer Deals with the Notch on the MacBook Pro - MacRumors Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar Apple's 140W Power Adapter is Company's First GaN Charger, Supports USB-C Power Delivery 3.1 - MacRumors A Slight Correction on Charging the 14-inch MacBook Pro "14" can fast charge via TB, 16" can only fast charge via MagSafe." Focal XS 2.1 Computer/iPod Speaker Review — MacSparky (from 2009) Harman Kardon SoundSticks III 2.1 Speaker System - Amazon.com Apple Trade In - Apple

Oct 14, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. 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 DEVONthink Field Guide MPU Talk Forums Mac Power Users #607: iOS & iPadOS 15 - Relay FM Use multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support Learn iPad keyboard shortcuts - Apple Support Think Globally: The iPad’s new universal keyboard shortcuts – Six Colors Tandy Portable Wordprocessor WP-2 The Keyboard & Using it - Apple's iPad Keyboard Dock - Anandtech Freewrite: Distraction-Free Writing Tools ‎Drafts on the App Store Drafts Field Guide iA Writer Obsidian Craft ‎MindNode on the App Store ‎Concepts on the App Store Amazon.com: Desk-Sized Post-it Notes ‎Linea Sketch on the App Store Trello The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon.com 129: The Extended Mind by Annie Murphy Paul – Bookworm How Star Trek artists imagined the iPad… nearly 30 years ago | Ars Technica ‎PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the App Store ‎LiquidText on the App Store Todoist OmniFocus - The Omni Group ‎Darkroom: Photo & Video Editor on the App Store ‎Pixelmator Photo on the App Store ‎Affinity Photo on the App Store ‎Waterlogue on the App Store Control spatial audio on AirPods with iPad - Apple Support Share audio with AirPods and Beats headphones from iPad - Apple Support ‎Reeder 5 on the App Store ‎Instapaper on the App Store ‎Amazon Kindle on the App Store Readwise The Next Chapter of Readwise: Our Own Reading App ‎Shortform on the App Store ‎Marvel Unlimited on the App Store reMarkable 2 ‎forScore on the App Store The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels StayGo mini USB-C Hub – Twelve South HoverBar Duo – Twelve South

Oct 10, 2021

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss recent updates to iWork, more on various editions of DEVONthink and go through some listener feedback. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Hullo : A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard 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 Rosemary Orchard Add a custom email domain for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Upgrade to iCloud+ - Apple Support Canary Mail Airmail Mimestream SaneBox AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Hover Email Fastmail Apple unveils new features in iWork suite of productivity apps - Apple iWork comes alive with Keynote live-video features – Six Colors 605: File Management in the Cloud Era - Episodes - MPU Talk Apple Recycling Programs Hands-on: You can now run Windows 365 on iPad, and Microsoft even has an app for it - Software - MPU Talk Cloud Native Persistent Desktop Virtualization – Amazon WorkSpaces – Amazon Web Services Shadow Cloud Computing DEVONthink Editions DEVONtechnologies | Students and NPOs Testing the iPhone 13 Pro Camera System at Disneyland! - YouTube SAMSUNG 8TB SSD - Amazon Google Pixel 5a with 5G - Google Store Android 12 review: it’s mostly about the looks - The Verge

Oct 3, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink DEVONthink Forums MindNode Obsidian Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Interface Engineer on Twitter RE: 60Hz Refresh Testing the iPhone 13 Pro Camera System at Disneyland! - YouTube

Sep 26, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Zocdoc : Find the right doctor, right now with Zocdoc. Sign up for free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2021) - YouTube Announcing the DEVONthink Field Guide — MacSparky iOS 15 - Apple These iOS 15 Features Aren't Available on the iPhone X or Older - MacRumors iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Review - MacStories Review: iOS 15 does a lot with a little – Six Colors Get to know 1Password for Safari on your iPhone or iPad Overamped – Safari Extension to Redirect AMP Here are the best new Safari extensions to download for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 - 9to5Mac iPadOS 15 - Apple iPadOS 15: A closer look – Six Colors A weak defense of the Series 3 - All this watchOS 8 - Apple watchOS 8: The MacStories Review - MacStories The bitter lawsuit hanging over the Apple Watch’s new swipe keyboard - The Verge

Sep 19, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. quip : Save $10 off a Smart Electric Toothbrush. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 MacSparky Field Guides Apple's September 14, 2021 Keynote: By the Numbers - MacStories A few extra notes about Apple’s September 14 event – Six Colors Daring Fireball: Various Single-Paragraph Thoughts and Observations Regarding Yesterday’s ‘California Streaming’ Apple Event for the iPhones 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and New iPads Apple TV+ - Apple Upgrade - Relay FM Apple Updates the iPad mini and 10.2" iPad - MacStories Apple’s most popular iPad delivers even more performance and advanced features - Apple Apple unveils new iPad mini with breakthrough performance in stunning new design - Apple Chris Bailey (@Chris_Bailey) / Twitter Apple Watch Series 7: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple reveals Apple Watch Series 7, featuring the largest, most advanced display - Apple Apple Watch will now detect biking workouts, falls from bike when riding | TechCrunch Daring Fireball: Flat-Edged Apple Watch Series 7 Claim Chowder Daring Fireball: The Old Last-Minute Hardware Design Switcheroo Apple Fitness+ expands availability; adds new workouts and guided Meditation - Apple Compare iPhone Models - Apple The New iPhone 13 Lineup: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple introduces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini - Apple Apple unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max — more pro than ever before - Apple

Sep 12, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 512 Pixels Two Years – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.3 Panther | Ars Technica The section on "Labels." Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica The "Document model" section. Create or change a Smart Folder on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM Mac Power Users #481: Finder and Its Alternatives - Relay FM iDisk - Wikipedia View and restore past versions of documents on Mac - Apple Support What is AutoSave? - Office 365 Support Recover Older Versions of Files | Dropbox Help ForkLift 3 Path Finder DEVONtechnologies Documents X – Readdle

Sep 5, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Jay Miller 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 Jay Miller Jay Miller (@kjaymiller) / Twitter Conduit - Relay FM Serenity on Setapp | Mute notification sounds NoNotify on Setapp | Per-app Do Not Disturb mode LumeCube | Portable, Durable, Powerful Lights for Photo and Video – Lume Cube, Inc. Key Light | elgato.com Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free EpocCam | elgato.com Cam Link 4K | elgato.com Make Presentations in Craft (The Best Export Format!) - YouTube Craft - Create Amazing Documents Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Automators #75: Bunches of Automation, with Jay Miller - Relay FM Hook – Links beat searching Pi-hole – Network-wide protection Install Docker Desktop on Mac | Docker Documentation Panic - Nova Panic - Shockingly Good Software. Deckset for Mac: Presentations from Markdown in No Time

Aug 29, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. 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 Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 Make Apple Mail Dance iWork - Apple Introduction of Keynote by Steve Jobs - YouTube Apple Introducing Pages - YouTube Numbers Introduction - YouTube Apple Introduces Next Generation iWork and iLife Apps for OS X and iOS - Apple Open older iWork files in newer versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support macOS Monterey Hints at new iWork Icons – 512 Pixels Keynote - Apple Keynote - Official Apple Support The iMac G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube Pages - Apple Pages - Official Apple Support Grammarly Numbers - Apple Numbers - Official Apple Support Apple Numbers Does Pivot Tables, so Would You Have Survived the Titanic? | by Will J Murphy, MBA Macworld 2009 - iWork.com Introduction - YouTube Apple WWDC 2013 - iWork for iCloud Introduction - YouTube Web-only access to iCloud - Apple Support About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support

Aug 22, 2021

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David discuss website redesigns, quote applications, encryption, virtualizing Windows and a whole lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. 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 MacTrack Legal 2021 512 Pixels MacSparky Relay FM for St. Jude 2021 ‎Desktop Quote on the Mac App Store ScreenFloat Obsidian Sync End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Apple Training Series: AppleScript 1-2-3 Parallels Desktop 17 is here and ready to run Windows 11 on M1 Macs | Ars Technica Windows 365 Cloud PC | Microsoft Shadow Cloud Computing Mimestream Swift Playgrounds - Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English - Apple

Aug 15, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell 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 Kathy Campbell (She/Her) (@mrssoup) / Twitter Home - The Unicorn Sidekick What Kind Of Soup Are You? Apple Music Special Event 2005: The iPod Nano Introduction Verizon to begin offering iPhone 4 in February - Macworld MagSafe PopGrips Phone Grips and Accessories | PopSockets Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support TextExpander Google Workspace Fantastical Calendly Guide to the Hobonichi Techo Planner | JetPens Asana Todoist ClickUp iPad Pro - Apple ‎Notability on the App Store GoodNotes Timery for Toggl Adobe Fresco Kathy Campbell - Relay FM

Aug 8, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Electric : Stop stressing over scattered devices. Get a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones when you schedule a meeting. 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 Move your data from a Windows PC to your Mac - Apple Support Transfer your information to Mac from another computer or device - Apple Support Move your content to a new Mac - Apple Support How to move data to your new Mac using Mountain Lion and earlier - Apple Support Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support Transfer files between a Mac with Apple silicon and another Mac - Apple Support What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support Lake Tahoe - Wikipedia What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support How to erase a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support Manage your Apple ID Change Finder preferences on Mac - Apple Support Change your iCloud settings - Apple Support Customize macOS System Preferences - YouTube Customize your Mac with System Preferences - Apple Support The Old (Better) Software Update icon Padbury Clock Aerial - A free and open-source Mac Screen Saver Mac Power Users #588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian - Relay FM Choose an app to open a file on Mac - Apple Support

Aug 1, 2021

Dr. Drang returns to the show to discuss his recent Mac renaissance, the way he manages notes and some of his favorite utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. 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 And now it’s all this Dr. Drang (@drdrang) / Twitter MacTrack Legal DLR Field Guide - YouTube Reincubate Camo Glif – Studio Neat The Case of the Late-2012 iMacs - MacStories Keyboard Maestro M1 Macs review: The Next Generation – Six Colors LiquidText Drafts ‎Google Earth on the App Store Meet Shortcuts for macOS - WWDC21 Videos Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM Connected - Relay FM LaunchBar 6 Alfred Alfred Workflows Packal - Alfred Workflows and Themes VoodooPad Yojimbo App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits DEVONthink Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Pages - Apple LaTeX Pandas Obsidian Craft Notion Episode 228: Federico’s Research and Note-Taking Setup – AppStories Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Weather or not - All this Tinderbox Tinderbox: The Tinderbox Way ‎Marvin 3 on the App Store calibre LaunchControl ImageOptim Amazon Affiliate Links via TextExpander — MacSparky Hard Disk 20 - Wikipedia

Jul 25, 2021

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. 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 Talking to the Internet: Ep13: David Sparks 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter The Best Cable Modem | Reviews by Wirecutter Modem vs. Router: What’s the Difference? | Wirecutter Speedtest by Ookla Adding 10 Gigabit Ethernet to my 129-Year-Old House! - YouTube How to Crimp Your Own Custom Ethernet Cables of Any Length The Best Powerline Networking Adapter for 2021 | Reviews by Wirecutter The EERO Pro V6 – A Significant WiFi Upgrade — MacSparky eero Pro 6 (3 Pack) eero 6 Screens Connect Jump Desktop 1.1.1.1 by Cloudflare OpenDNS Public Google DNS eero Secure

Jul 18, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Brett Burney 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 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Brett Burney (@bburney) / Twitter Burney Consultants Apps in Law – Apps for Lawyers Using iPhones & iPads In the News Podcast TRS-80 - Wikipedia Apple IIc - Wikipedia Commodore 64 - Wikipedia The Print Shop - Wikipedia Apple IIGS computer The Switch to Intel | iMore Parallels Desktop 16 Virtual Machine for Mac CaseMap | LexisNexis Microsoft Office iWork - Apple Apple - iPad Adapters Play a presentation on a separate display in Keynote on iPad - Apple Support AirServer for Mac BEEDOCS: Timeline 3D for Mac TrialPad PDF Expert Apple promotes Apple Watch and iPhone ping feature in new 'Haystack' ad [Video] - 9to5Mac Show us your BetterTouchTool Tricks - Software - MPU Talk Hand Mirror, for Mac BetterTouchTool Customize macOS System Preferences - 512 Pixels on YouTube 1Password Paste - Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad TextExpander iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC

Jul 11, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. 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 2022 Apple Hardware Calendar by Stephen Hackett — Kickstarter Flashback #10: Pebble - Relay FM "There's An App For That" 2009 - YouTube ‎Samsara Timer on the App Store ‎Unwind - Mindful Breathing on the App Store ‎Sleep++ on the App Store ‎Pedometer++ on the App Store ‎Dark Noise on the App Store Automators #46: Automating Dark Noise with Charlie Chapman - Relay FM ‎Breathable Air Quality Widget on the App Store ‎Happy Scale on the App Store ‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store Toggl ‎Reeder 5 on the App Store A higher dimension of reading. - Bionic Reading Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin Mac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FM Mac Power Users #554: Read-it-later Services - Relay FM Instapaper Readwise Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life - Amazon Focused #90: Habits > Goals - Relay FM ‎Streaks on the App Store ‎Productive - Habit Tracker on the App Store ‎Pastel on the App Store ‎Overcast on the App Store ‎Parcel - Delivery Tracking on the App Store ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store How to Fly with a Fountain Pen - Pen Chalet ‎HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store ‎HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store ‎BestPhotos - Library Manager on the App Store ‎TouchRetouch on the App Store ‎Tailor - Screenshot Stitching on the App Store ‎The Wallpaper & Background App on the App Store ‎DoubleTake by FiLMiC Pro on the App Store ‎StickerBook — Make Stickers! on the App Store ‎Text Case on the App Store ‎Alfred Remote on the App Store Automators #76: Automating with Alfred - Relay FM ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store ‎Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts on the App Store ‎Data Jar on the App Store ‎Dice by PCalc on the App Store ‎JustWatch - Movies & TV Shows on the App Store ‎Two Spies on the App Store

Jul 4, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Setapp : More than 200 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. 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 Productivityist - Productivity Tips & Tools for Everyone Mike Vardy (@mikevardy) / Twitter The Podcast Archives - Productivityist Mac Power Users #294: Workflows with Mike Vardy - Relay FM Gather – Ugmonk Analog – Ugmonk Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM Timeular - easy and accurate time tracking Drafts | Where Text Starts LumaFusion - LumaTouch Where work happens | Slack Front - Customer Communication Platform | Team Email ClickUp™ | One app to replace them all Manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online • Asana Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Ask Yvi - YouTube Todoist Obsidian Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Productivityist | Mike Vardy - YouTube Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds DMC-G85MK Key Light | elgato.com Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac RØDE Microphones - VideoMic NTG DaVinci Resolve 17 | Blackmagic Design eMac - Wikipedia ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design Master YouTube by Matt D’Avella | Slow Growth Academy Join the Brew Coffee beta - TestFlight - Apple ‎Hindsight - Time Tracker on the App Store Monk Manual - A Daily System for Being and Doing ‎Reflection.app: Guided Journal on the App Store Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM

Jun 27, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Discourse : Modern forum software for your community. Get 50% off your first 2 months. 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 Malwarebytes CleanMyMac X Take a screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support ‎ScreenFloat-Better Screenshots on the Mac App Store Disable Window Shadows on macOS Screenshots – 512 Pixels Rebuild the Spotlight index on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Me an Offer Saying Goodbye to Bootable Backups – 512 Pixels SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 1TB Synology - Personal & Home Users Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Day One at Automattic | Day One Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Exporting entries | Day One Help Turning Off the Tracking Pixel on the MacSparky Newsletter — MacSparky Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky Shortcuts for Mac: The Future Is Now - MacStories David's Green Final Cut Export

Jun 20, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Guest Starring: Paul Kafasis 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 Paul Kafasis One Foot Tsunami by Paul Kafasis Rogue Amoeba - Quality Audio Software for MacOS About Rogue Amoeba Rogue Amoeba - Installing ACE on macOS 11 (Big Sur) Samsung T7 SSD iOS 14 Now Installed on 90% of iPhones Released in Last Four Years - MacRumors 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support Installing macOS on a separate APFS volume - Apple Support Rogue Amoeba Software Unveils Audio Hijack 1.0 - September 2002 Rogue Amoeba Unveils Nicecast 1.0 - December 2003 WWDC 2021: Safari 15 to bring huge UI changes – Six Colors Rogue Amoeba Blog: All Rogue Amoeba Apps Now Have Official Support for the New M1 Macs Mac Power Users #592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation - Relay FM Transcript of Shortcuts Interview on MPU 592 WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Mac Power Users #588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian - Relay FM macOS Monterey Preview - Apple Rogue Amoeba Blog: On The Sad State of Macintosh Hardware - June 2018 TextSniper Retrobatch MarsEdit 4 Fantastical Bartender 4 Tot Stickies User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Jun 11, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Vivek Bhardwaj 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 WWDC21 - Apple Developer Apple's Craig Federighi Talks iOS 15 and macOS Monterey With YouTubers - MacRumors WWDC 2021: iCloud Private Relay plugs a few more privacy loopholes – Six Colors iOS 15: Here's everything new in FaceTime - 9to5Mac Apple Unveils FaceTime SharePlay, Enabling Watch Parties Online - Variety Apple announced App Privacy Report, changes to Mail and Safari - The Verge iOS 15 Voice-to-Text Dictation — MacSparky How to use Quick Note on iPad | iMore WWDC 2021: Shortcuts for Mac – Six Colors Timery for Toggl Focus Mode and Contextual Computing — MacSparky macOS Monterey Preview - Apple macOS Monterey: The MacStories Overview - MacStories macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release - MacRumors macOS Monterey Allows You to Erase a Mac Without Needing to Reinstall the Operating System - MacRumors Several macOS Monterey Features Unavailable on Intel-Based Macs - MacRumors Apple Announces macOS Monterey – 512 Pixels iPadOS 15 Preview - Apple iOS 15 Preview - Apple iOS and iPadOS 15: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Design for Safari 15 - WWDC 2021 - Videos - Apple Developer How Safari in iOS 15 works with new one-handed design - 9to5Mac Dark Sky iOS App, Website, and API Now Scheduled to Remain Available Until End of 2022 - MacRumors watchOS 8 Preview - Apple watchOS 8: The MacStories Overview - MacStories WWDC 2021: watchOS 8 to shave time off everyday interactions – Six Colors Apple almost forgot about tvOS 15, but here’s everything new - 9to5Mac

Jun 6, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: Adam Engst 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 Adam C. Engst (@adamengst) / Twitter TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years The Talk Show: Ep. 284, With Special Guest Adam Engst A detailed history of TidBITS, in podcast form with Adam and John Gruber. Mac the Knife - Wikipedia Archived Version of Mac the Knife Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia RollerMouse Pro3 - Contour Design Inc. Rolling Faster, Farther with the RollerMouse Pro - TidBITS Get It Rolling with the RollerMouse - TidBITS USB Overdrive Eudora (email client) - Wikipedia Spark Mimestream Slack Trello Project Status Board — MacSparky More Status Board Details — MacSparky Suggest edits in Google Docs Everything You Need to Know about the TidBITS 2018 Infrastructure - TidBITS Federico Viticci's "Apple Frames" Shortcut Disable Window Shadows on macOS Screenshots – 512 Pixels Retrobatch, from Flying Meat Keyboard Maestro The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Brave Browser Steve Jobs talk and answer developers questions at WWDC 1997 - YouTube Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica Hazel – Noodlesoft ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store Dark Sky Has a New Home Paprika Recipe Manager Cook's Illustrated Talking Moose - Wikipedia The Grouch - Macintosh Repository

May 30, 2021

David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. 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 Reconnect the Siri Remote to Apple TV - Apple Support The Disneyland Resort Field Guide DLR Field Guide - YouTube MacSparky Video - YouTube 512 Pixels - YouTube ismh - Twitch Personal Retreat Primer and PDF Guide - YouTube Video: 2019 Q&A and Studio Tour – 512 Pixels Glide Gear OH 100 Adjustable Overhead Camera Platform OH 100 B&H Studio — MacSparky My Studio – 512 Pixels Sony a7 III Alpha Mirrorless Digital Camera (a7III Body) ILCE-7M3 Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens SEL2470GM B&H Photo Video Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens with UV Filter Kit B&H Photo Video Rode VideoMic Pro Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone VIDEOMIC PRO-R Rode Wireless GO Compact Digital Wireless Microphone WIRELESS GO Rode Lavalier GO Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone LAVGO B&H ‎PromptSmart Pro - Teleprompter on the App Store Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for 15mm Rigs 147002 B&H Photo Video 4K60 PRO | elgato.com The Best Free Live Streaming Software on Windows and Mac | Streamlabs Osmo Pocket - DJI Sony ZV1 Digital Camera DCZV1 B&H Photo Video Final Cut Pro - Apple Final Cut Pro multicam editing workflow - Apple Support Stephen Touches Things - YouTube 10 Essential Tips for Final Cut Pro - YouTube Royalty free music and sound effects | Epidemic Sound Celebrate May the Fourth in Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge with Us - YouTube Epidemic Sound Comparing the M1 iMac to the G3 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

May 23, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos 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 Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo_tech) / Twitter Teddy Svoronos – Teaching, Technology, t-tests. Teddy Svoronos | Harvard Kennedy School Teaching Effectively with Zoom: A practical guide to engage your students and help them learn — Dan Levy Using dual monitors with the Zoom desktop client – Zoom Help Center Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac with Sidecar - Apple Support Duet Display KMlink: Streamdeck plugin to drive Keyboard Maestro The Promise and Peril of Virtual Cameras on Zoom – Teddy Svoronos Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Clear, compelling communication for everyone | mmhmm Stream Deck Plugin for Zoom - Lostdomain ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design LUMIX GX85 4K Mirrorless DSLM Camera Kit - 12-32mm Lens - Panasonic US H2R Graphics Companion - Bitfocus AS ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Polling for meetings – Zoom Help Center Outlining in MindNode - MindNode Hook – Links beat searching Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Use Keynote for Mac in a video conference - Apple Support Use Keynote Remote to control your Keynote presentation - Apple Support About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support

May 16, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler There are a few tumblers left! Grab one before they're gone forever. Mac OS X Automation: Automator Quick Actions OS X Hidden Treasures: Services - TidBITS How to Add Useful Options to the macOS Services Menu Automator - Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger Review - AnandTech Services - Extensions - macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer ‎WordService on the Mac App Store ‎Text Case on the Mac App Store Use Quick Action workflows on Mac - Apple Support Customize the Touch Bar on Mac - Apple Support How to Watermark PDFs on the Mac Automators - Relay FM Service Station – Customize your Right-Click Menu Service Station brings control to Finder menus – Six Colors How to Change App Icons on iOS 14 Home Screen - MacRumors Sal's Book: AppleScript 1-2-3 - Amazon.com

May 9, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Loopback, from Rogue Amoeba : Cable-Free Audio Routing for Mac. Get 21% off with the code MPU21. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: 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 MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler The Disneyland Resort Field Guide Casey Liss (@caseyliss) / Twitter Casey Liss (@caseyliss) • Instagram photos and videos Analog(ue) - Relay FM Accidental Tech Podcast Liss is More Mac Power Users #460: Casey Liss Returns - Relay FM The MacBook Adorable — Liss is More The 12-inch MacBook is dead, and it will be missed - Macworld iMac 24-inch - Apple The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support Synology Inc. - Home and Small Business NAS Products Plex Plex Primer — Liss is More How I Rip Movies — Liss is More Docker Homebridge Network Attached N00bs — Liss is More My Photo Management Workflow — Liss is More Google Photos Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Announcing Peek-a-View — Liss is More Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Teach, Learn, and Make with Raspberry Pi Pi-hole – Network-wide protection RetroPie - Retro-gaming on the Raspberry Pi tinyToslink - Raspberry Pi Optical Audio from Beni_Skate on Tindie Raspberry Pi Kits Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad SwiftBar HomePaper: A Handy Utility for Creating Beautiful Home App Wallpapers - MacStories Caseta by Lutron | Smart Light Switches, Controls & Dimmers This Smart Home Isn’t Stupid - Quinn Nelson on YouTube Flic 2 Buttons

May 2, 2021

As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 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 MPU Merch: Classy Tee Pre-orders end on May 4! MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler Really Enjoy My New MPU Yeti Tumbler - Hardware - MPU Talk HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp. Mac Power Users #539: Back to Email - Relay FM Drafts | Where Text Starts GroupMe iMessage in iOS 14: Mentions, Pinned Conversations, Inline Replies, and More - MacRumors Slack Basecamp Discord How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support ‎Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App on the App Store Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Tot Use the Voice Memos app - Apple Support GoodLinks Instapaper mymind Timery for Toggl MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks - Relay FM Things Flexibits | Fantastical PCalc for iPhone ‎PCalc on the App Store ‎PowerOne calculator on the App Store How to Enable Type to Siri – The Sweet Setup Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia Amazon.com: iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard Flashback #17: The Palm Foleo - Relay FM

Apr 25, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Memberful : Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tee MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler April 2021 Apple Event - YouTube April 2021 Event - MacStories A Few Thoughts on Today's Spring Loaded Apple Event — MacSparky iMac 24-inch - Apple Apple Announced M1-Powered 24-inch iMac… in Seven Colors – 512 Pixels An Apple Fan Took Six Months to Cross-Stitch the Original Mac's Control Panel | Digital Trends The Chin – 512 Pixels Buy iMac with Built-in VESA Mount Adapter - Apple iPad Pro - Apple The iPad Pro is a killer machine but its software is killing me - Macworld Big iPad, Mini LED: why Apple’s new iPad Pro display is better and brighter - The Verge AirTag - Apple AirTag and Accessories - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple Siri Remote - Apple Apple Card - Apple Apple Podcasts launches in-app subscriptions - The Verge

Apr 18, 2021

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments MPU Merch: Classy Tee MPU Merch: Classy Tumbler Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM Is Notion Encrypted? What You Need to Know What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter? iCloud security overview - Apple Support How to Check if Your Email and Password Were Leaked in the Facebook Hack - MacRumors Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM Obsidian Digital Journaling, Digital Up-Keep and the After-Life - Software - MPU Talk What to Do Before You Die: A Tech Checklist - WSJ Get to know your Emergency Kit | 1Password Your Journal for Life | Day One Mac mini - Apple Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Home | Dark Noise FoodNoms | Food Tracker App for iPhone FoodNoms: Customized Nutrition Goals Made Easy — MacSparky Apple One - Apple Project Status Board — MacSparky More Status Board Details — MacSparky Useful Complexity — MacSparky TickTick Sorted³ Mac Power Users #497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Relay FM Search Omnifocus in Alfred | Packal HoverBar Duo – Twelve South HoverBar Duo: The MacStories Review - MacStories Keychron K8 Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Insta360 | Action Cameras | 360 Cameras | VR Cameras Stephen's "Art"

Apr 11, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Privacy : Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 Obsidian Pricing - Obsidian Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM "You mean you have to use your hands? That's like a baby's toy!" Community - Obsidian Panic - Nova Obsidian Roadmap | Trello Backlinks - Obsidian Help Graph view - Obsidian Help Linking Your Thinking - YouTube Drafts | Where Text Starts DEVONthink Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM Craft Roam Research

Apr 4, 2021

Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin 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 Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) / Twitter Shelly's Web of Wonder iOS Access for All Book Parallel - Relay FM Lions, Towers & Shields - a podcast from The Incomparable 36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk Texas Standard Rundown Creator BBEdit 13 ‎Teleprompter Premium on the App Store Innovative TBLK-DC Tablik - Tablet and iPad Arm Desk Mount Clockwise - Relay FM Amazon.com: Zoom H6 Trint Transcription Software Adobe Audition Amadeus Pro Trello Project Status Board — MacSparky GoogleDoc2Html GraphicConverter Adobe Spark Hazel ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Carbon Copy Cloner iOS Access for All Textastic for iPad Marked 2 Shortcuts Corner: Apple Frames for iPhone 12 and SE, Get Image Resolution, Encode Images to Base64, and Search Articles in Reeder - MacStories Voice Dream Reader ‎Seeing AI on the App Store ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows

Mar 28, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Spox : The best story wins. Get 25% off when you mention this show. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. 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 Google Workspace The former G Suite, which was the former Google Apps. Spark Email Client A World Without Email, by Cal Newport - Amazon HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Tone Detector - Grammarly Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM DEVONthink Hook – Find without searching Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM My Backup Strategy (2021 Update) – 512 Pixels Backup 2021 — MacSparky Why I'm Leaning Obsidian — MacSparky Obsidian Trello GitHub Airtable Project Status Board — MacSparky OmniGraffle - The Omni Group OmniGraffle's Presentation Mode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM MindNode Drafts Tot Byword 1Writer Harvest FreshBooks Mac Power Users #574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks - Relay FM

Mar 21, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 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 ‎Aqua and Bondi on Apple Books Folklore.org: The Original Macintosh Flashback #6: The Be Computer Company - Relay FM Monday Note Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Acquire NeXT Software Inc. Amazon.com: Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader Rhapsody System Architecture Mac OS X System Architecture Mac OS X DP3: Trial by Water | Ars Technica Macworld 2000: Steve Jobs drops the "i" in iCEO - YouTube Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.0 | Ars Technica Original Mac OS X Website Mac OS X 10.1 | Ars Technica XPostFacto - Wikipedia Finder in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther – 512 Pixels Mail in Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger – 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #557: Grading the Intel Era - Relay FM The Switch to Intel | iMore Dashboard – 512 Pixels Apple delays Leopard until October because of iPhone | Macworld Stacks in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels 64-bit support in Leopard: no Carbon love | Ars Technica Daring Fireball: The $64,000 Question The Snow Leopard Moment – 512 Pixels Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Screenshots – 512 Pixels Sal Soghoian - Wikipedia Daring Fireball: Mountain Lion Hypercritical: OS X Reviewed A list of all of Siracusa's OS X reviews.

Mar 14, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. 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 David Sparks on Twitter: "Hey. I’m on the App Store again!" ‎How MacSparky Stays Focused: Mac App Store In Praise of the Soon-To-Be Retired iMac Pro — MacSparky Watch Family-Friendly TV Live and On Demand | FRNDLY TV Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store ‎Soulver 3 on the Mac App Store ‎GoodLinks on the App Store ‎Reeder 5 on the Mac App Store Feed Wrangler Instapaper Mac Power Users #554: Read-it-later Services - Relay FM DEVONtechnologies ‎Downlink on the Mac App Store ‎The Wallpaper & Background App on the App Store Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Mac OS 9 Wallpapers in 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Retrobatch, from Flying Meat Retrobatch Pro vs. Regular - Retrobatch Documentation Acorn 6 | Full Featured Photo Editor for the Mac Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar ‎Tomato 2: Pomodoro Timer on the Mac App Store Moom · Many Tricks iStat Menus Dashboard – 512 Pixels ‎Discovery - DNS-SD Browser on the Mac App Store ‎LiquidText on the App Store ‎PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the App Store A Better Finder Rename ‎Cardhop on the Mac App Store Mac Power Users #574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks - Relay FM Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac ‎PCalc on the Mac App Store Mac Power Users #538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson - Relay FM Service Station – Customize your Right-Click Menu Service Station brings control to Finder menus – Six Colors ‎Drafts on the Mac App Store folivora.ai - Great Tools for your Mac! Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool — MacSparky ‎Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store xkcd: Online Package Tracking Mountain Ejectify A possible alternative to Mountain. AirBuddy Obsidian Tot TripMode Unite for macOS

Mar 7, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. Guest Starring: August Bradley 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 August Bradley (@augustbradley) / Twitter August Bradley - YouTube Notion OpenDoc - Wikipedia Airtable Thinking in Systems: A Primer: Donella H. Meadows - Amazon Books Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less: Sam Carpenter - Amazon Books Intro & Overview of Pillars, Pipelines & Vaults – Notion Life Operating System - YouTube 1Password CloudApp Scrivener ProWritingAid Grammarly Airr Readwise Descript 20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM Oura Ring Waking Up with Sam Harris ‎Oak - Meditation & Breathing on the App Store ‎AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store ‎Sleep++ on the App Store

Feb 28, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad 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 Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) / Twitter Dancing Monkeys Newsletter BookArc | Vertical Desktop Stand – Twelve South MacBook Vertical Dock - Brydge Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world’s best pro notebook - Apple Dell XPS 17 Laptop | Dell USA Unity Real-Time Development Platform | 3D, 2D VR & AR Engine Apple M1 Chip - Apple LG 49WL95C-W 49 Inch 32:9 UltraWide Display LG CX 48-inch 4K OLED Smart TV α6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera Cam Link 4K | elgato.com Manfrotto 244 Variable Friction Magic Arm with Camera Bracket About the Rosetta Translation Environment | Apple Developer Documentation Remaster - Relay FM DocuSign eSignature Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Obsidian Rider: The Cross-Platform .NET IDE from JetBrains Playdate Fork - a fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows The Hidden Benefits of Bass Face - YouTube Resident Evil: Gaiden OST - Introduction - YouTube Logic Pro - Apple Arturia Pigments - Overview Serum: Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer Apple TV: If we only had a wheelbarrow – Six Colors Cloud backup for Mac and Windows : Arq Default Folder X Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser DuckDuckGo — Privacy, simplified. HEY - Email at its best, new from Basecamp. Moom · Many Tricks

Feb 21, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. HelloFresh : Click this link and use code mpu10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! 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 Dragon Speech Recognition - Get More Done by Voice | Nuance Dictate messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support Control your Mac and apps using Voice Control - Apple Support Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support David's Dictation Story Creating UUIDs via Script Very simple Alfred Workflow for generating UUIDS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity Find Folder — Search by Folder Name Workflow - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum Don't Miss A Date with Fantastical 2 and Workflows - Alfred Blog Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Shelf App Feedback - Software - MPU Talk iDisk - Wikipedia "Not Our Finest Hour" iDisk was part of .Mac as well, but the point stands. MailMate for macOS MailSuite for Apple Mail Now HEY means business | HEY Cable Management - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: VELCRO Brand ONE-WRAP Cable Ties Stephen's Twitch Channel Amazon.com: Bluelounge CableBox Reddit: The Art of Tidy Data Centers macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support Apple Trade In - Apple Macintosh SE/30 - Wikipedia 20 Macs for 2020 #15: Mac SE/30 (#6) - Relay FM David's "New" Mac 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica Snow White design language - Wikipedia After Dark (software) - Wikipedia Apple Extended Keyboard - Wikipedia Deneb Corporation - Home Page CARROT Weather 5 Launches as Free App with Impressive Customization Options – 512 Pixels Stephen's Homescreen Pro Display XDR - Apple Mission Control Settings HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer™ for Productivity on Mac

Feb 14, 2021

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. 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 John Siracusa (@siracusa) / Twitter Hypercritical Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable Mac Pro (2019) - Technical Specifications Atari 400 MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max - Apple Destiny (video game) - Wikipedia John Siracusa | Ars Technica PlayStation®5 | Play Has No Limits Xbox 360 technical problems - Wikipedia Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer Mac 128K | Low End Mac ImageWriter - Wikipedia The PowerPC Triumph Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support Apple M1 Chip - Apple "PowerBook G5" Mockup Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica The Titanium PowerBook G4 - YouTube Meet the Surface Studio 2 Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Mountain for macOS Power Management in detail: using pmset – The Eclectic Light Company Mac Pro (2019) - Mac Components - Apple ‎Front and Center on the Mac App Store ‎SwitchGlass on the Mac App Store DragThing Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Screenshots – 512 Pixels The advent and evolution of Apple's digital hub | iMore

Feb 7, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone, by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast about SharePoint, OneDrive and related tech within Microsoft 365. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 Remember the Milk The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Fantastical Flexibits | Fantastical Videos Free Online Appointment Scheduling Software - Calendly BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Hyper-Scheduling Technology — MacSparky Change the contact card template in Contacts on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac BusyContacts - The Best Contact Manager App for Mac Contacts and Email - Alfred Help and Support Todoist OmniFocus - The Omni Group Things - Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Automators - Relay FM Episode 69 is about Omni's automation tools. The Relationship Between Task Lists and Calendars — MacSparky Mac Power Users #569: Contextual Computing - Relay FM Sorted³ – Hyper-schedule your entire day in one place Focused - Relay FM

Jan 31, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2022, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard 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 Rosemary Orchard – Automation and productivity geek Rosemary Orchard (@RosemaryOrchard) / Twitter Automators - Relay FM Nested Folders Podcast iOS Today | TWiT The Pen Addict LG UltraWide Monitors: 21:9 IPS Display | LG USA BetterTouchTool SHURE BETA 87A Vocal Microphone Scarlett Solo | Focusrite Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Logitech BRIO Webcam with 4K Ultra HD Video & HDR Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay FM Logitech Crayon Digital Pencil for iPads Noodlesoft – Hazel – Simply Useful Software DEVONthink Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian 1Writer Use Back Tap on your iPhone - Apple Support Plex Don Melton's Video Transcoding Tools Infuse 6 MakeMKV HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder Sonarr Radarr FileBot - The ultimate TV and Movie Renamer Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support Keyboard Maestro 9.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Rosemary's Medication Shortcut SwitchBot Curtain Homebridge Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub Aqara Smart Home Devices Harmony Remotes, Universal Remote Controls | Logitech Integromat - The glue of the internet Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Pi-hole – Network-wide protection Bobby Dark Noise Panic - Nova

Jan 24, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments iPhone Express Replacement - Apple Support Stephen's Broken 12 Pro A Comprehensive Guide to All 120+ Settings URLs Supported by iOS and iPadOS 13.1 - MacStories iPhone: How to remove location data from photos and videos - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: elago R1 Intelli Case Compatible with Apple TV Siri Remote Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Take photos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support iOS 12 adds multi-user Face ID with support for up to two faces - 9to5Mac How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Yoink for iPad and iPhone - Simplify and Improve Drag and Drop Open an app in Slide Over on iPad - Apple Support Adjust the onscreen and external keyboard settings on iPad - Apple Support How to Turn Off Auto-Correction on iPad Hardware Keyboards All About the TextExpander Custom Keyboard (iOS) - TextExpander ‎Gboard – the Google Keyboard on the App Store Grammarly Restart your iPhone - Apple Support Force restart iPhone - Apple Support How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support How to check the storage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support MagSafe Is Cool, but Is It Worth the Trade-Offs? - TidBITS Fast charge your iPhone - Apple Support Change the pointer appearance when using a mouse or trackpad with iPad - Apple Support Apple Support on Twitter: "Grab your Apple Pencil ✏️ Start in the bottom corner of your iPad screen 👇 Swipe up diagonally ↗️ And that’s how you take a screenshot with your Apple Pencil. https://t.co/iK2xrnrp5U" / Twitter

Jan 17, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. HelloFresh : Click this link and use code mpu10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott, from Microsoft : Join Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin Scott for Behind the Tech, a podcast that goes behind-the-scenes with today’s most innovative tech leaders. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 iPhone J.D. About Jeff Richardson - iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) / Twitter ‎Fantastical - Calendar & Tasks on the App Store Things — Your to-do list for Mac & iOS ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store iTimekeep Time Tracking Software 1Password ‎Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store ‎Tweetbot 5 for Twitter on the App Store ‎Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App on the App Store ‎When Did I…? on the App Store ‎TripIt: Travel Planner on the App Store Review: Adonit Note UVC -- iPad stylus that uses ultraviolet lights as a disinfectant - iPhone J.D. GoodNotes iVisor AG Anti-glare Screen Protector | Moshi ‎PDF Expert: PDF Reader, Editor on the App Store ‎Microsoft Word on the App Store Sixth-Generation iPad Mini to Feature 8.4-Inch Display With Slimmer Bezels, March Launch Expected - MacRumors Review: Logitech MX Keys -- full-size Bluetooth keyboard for computer, iPad, and iPhone - iPhone J.D. Magic Keyboard - Apple Using the Studio Neat Canopy with the new 12.9" iPad Pro (2018 version) - iPhone J.D. Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard Magic Mouse 2 for Mac in Silver - Apple Review: HyperDrive 6-in-1 USB-C Hub for iPad Pro - iPhone J.D. ‎Pixelmator Photo on the App Store ‎Adobe Lightroom for iPad on the App Store ‎Metapho on the App Store ‎Photoshop Express Photo Editor on the App Store ‎Good Sudoku by Zach Gage on the App Store LogMeIn Citrix HomeKit - Apple Extend the range of your Lutron Caséta Wireless system - iPhone J.D. Review: Eve Motion -- HomeKit-compatible motion detector - iPhone J.D. Review: iHome iSP100 Outdoor Smart Plug -- use your iPhone to control your outdoor lights - iPhone J.D. HomeRun for HomeKit Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub Review: Apple Fitness+ -- excellent workout program for your Apple Watch - iPhone J.D. Apple One - Apple CarPlay - Apple Review: eero Pro 3-pack -- blanket your home with fast Wi-Fi - iPhone J.D. MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels SmugMug: Protect, Share, Store, and Sell Your Photos

Jan 10, 2021

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post. 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 Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Apple pushes new silent updates to address vulnerable Zoom software | Macworld Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Michael Tsai - Blog - Annoying Catalina Security Features About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support Mac models with the Apple T2 Security Chip - Apple Support Apple’s new T2 security chip will prevent hackers from eavesdropping on your microphone | TechCrunch About Startup Security Utility - Apple Support About macOS Recovery on Intel-based Mac computers - Apple Support Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support Revive or restore an Intel-based Mac with Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon with Apple Configurator 2 - Apple Support Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch - Apple Support Change Firewall preferences on Mac - Apple Support Little Snitch Keep your Time Machine backup disk for Mac secure - Apple Support How to Create an Encrypted Disk Image Using Mac's Disk Utility CleanMyMac X: The Best Mac Cleanup App for macOS. Get a Cleaner Mac in Minutes. About Activation Lock on your Mac - Apple Support DriveSavers: Data Recovery Experts & Service Company

Jan 3, 2021

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. 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 Join More Power Users for ad-free, longer episodes Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Mac Power Users #560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin - Relay FM The Automatic Mac Time Tracker — Timing Linking and Contextual Computing — MacSparky Ulysses Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support Craft - Create Amazing Documents Obsidian Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Keyboard Maestro 9.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONthink Hook – Find without searching AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Conflict Palette [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Timery for Toggl Dark Noise Using BetterTouchTool and Keyboard Maestro to Make the Touch Bar Much More Useful – 512 Pixels Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Neuroplasticity - Wikipedia

Dec 27, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Apple Car, Ugh. — MacSparky Some Thoughts After a Few Days with the AirPods Max — MacSparky Apple Clarifies Power-Saving Modes of AirPods Max When Not in Use - MacRumors Taika Waititi slams Apple’s MacBook keyboards after winning first Oscar - The Verge Flexibits | Fantastical Rogue Amoeba | Installing ACE on MacOS 11 (Big Sur) The Hackett File: It’s time to expand the Apple Watch line – Six Colors Apple Fitness+ - Apple Mac Pro - Apple Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Bloomberg: Apple Working on Next-Gen Apple Silicon Chips for MacBook Pro, iMacs, and Mac Pro Due to Launch Next Year - MacRumors Apple Preps Next Mac Chips With Aim to Outclass Highest-End PCs - Bloomberg Daring Fireball: The Mac Pro Lives On the Possibilities of the Apple silicon Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Windows on M1 Macs: how to run ARM virtualization [Video] - 9to5Mac Microsoft reportedly designing its own ARM-based chips for servers and Surface PCs - The Verge Join Mac Power Users

Dec 20, 2020

In this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Startup modes for M1 Macs – The Eclectic Light Company If you get a personalization error when reinstalling macOS on your Mac with Apple M1 chip - Apple Support Using BetterTouchTool and Keyboard Maestro to Make the Touch Bar Much More Useful – 512 Pixels The Informational Touch Bar with BetterTouchTool (Sponsor) — MacSparky Bookmark webpages that you want to revisit in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Readwise Goodreads plans to retire API access, disables existing API keys | Joe's website MailMate Don't close your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro with a cover over the camera - Apple Support Hardware microphone disconnect in Mac and iPad - Apple Support DEVONthink Obsidian Obsidian Sync mermaid - Markdownish syntax for generating flowcharts, sequence diagrams, class diagrams, gantt charts and git graphs. NotePlan Craft Wemo Outdoor WiFi Smart Plug iHome iSP100 Outdoor SmartPlug meross Smart Outdoor Plug - Amazon Automators - Relay FM Keychron K8 Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Myke's Keyboard-Focused Twitch Channel YDS-150 Digital / Electronic Saxophone - Yamaha USA Stephen's PC ismh - Twitch

Dec 13, 2020

Stephen and David talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020. Also, David's released his new Paperless Field Guide. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides ‎Aqua and Bondi by Stephen Hackett - Apple Books ABBYY FineReader PDF PDFpen - Smile Software DEVONthink Hazel - Simply Useful Software ‎ScanPro App on the App Store ‎Scanner Pro by Readdle on the App Store How to scan documents on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Bates numbering - Wikipedia LiquidText Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Airtable

Dec 6, 2020

If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, David and Stephen are here to help. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast : Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Join the MacSparky Newsletter Mac - Apple iPad Air - Apple Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (4th Generation) and iPad Pro 11-inch Amazon.com: AUKEY Omnia 90W 3-Port MacBook Pro Charger Amazon.com: Apple AirPods Pro Amazon.com: Foam Masters Memory Foam Ear Tips for AirPods Pro Comply Foam Tips Compatible with Apple AirPods Pro Another option in addition to David's recommendation. Dark Noise Automators #46: Automating Dark Noise with Charlie Chapman - Relay FM JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand for Smartphones - B&H Photo Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod An alternative tiny tripod. Glif – Studio Neat Lume Cube, Inc. Stream Deck | elgato.com Using BetterTouchTool and Keyboard Maestro to Make the Touch Bar Much More Useful - 512 Pixels Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Standing Desks - Fully Amazon.com: SOG TWI8-CP Twitch II 6.20 Inch EDC Folding Knife Multi-Tools | Leatherman Amazon.com: Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier ‎CARROT Weather on the iOS App Store ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store Amazon.com: eufy Wireless Home Security System Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Your Journal for Life | Day One Atoms Everyday Mask – Reusable, Comfortable Face Mask Amazon.com: Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB C Adapter Stream Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic | Disney+ Star Wars Holiday Special - Wikipedia Apple TV+ - Apple Fi Smart Dog Collar David's referral code for free band: 36Q66M HomePod mini - Apple The Child Life-Size Figure | Sideshow Collectibles Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer MPU Talk Forums

Nov 29, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Projects — Austin Mann— Travel Photographer Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos Austin Mann (@austinmann) / Twitter The Traveler's Guide to iPhone Photography iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review Zion — Austin Mann iPhone 5: Iceland — Austin Mann The Narrows - Zion National Park What is Semantic Rendering, and How it Improves the iPhone 11's Camera | Digital Trends How to lock focus and exposure separately in the Camera app on iPhone - iDownloadBlog About the Camera features on your iPhone - Apple Support Halide How to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls in iOS 14 - 9to5Mac Use Camera Remote and timer on Apple Watch - Apple Support Dark Site Finder – Light Pollution Maps Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Glif – Studio Neat Travel Tripod | Peak Design Phone Lenses - Moment What is Apple ProRaw? | TechRadar MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple Pro Display XDR - Apple LaCie Portable SSD with USB-C PhotoPills Dark Sky for iOS Photo editing and organizing software | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

Nov 22, 2020

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. macOS Big Sur - Apple macOS Big Sur - Features - Apple macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple Some Thoughts on Big Sur — MacSparky macOS Big Sur Review: Third age of Mac – Six Colors macOS Big Sur: The MacStories Review - MacStories Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! macOS Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels macOS 11.0 Big Sur in the macOS Screenshot Collection – 512 Pixels What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines Big Sur: Accent and Highlight Colors – 512 Pixels Michael Tsai - Blog - Big Sur’s Hidden Document Proxy Icon Apple executives on new MacBook, M1 chip and the future of its products | The Independent Boring Old Menu Bar HazeOver See who was blocked from tracking you in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Apple adds APFS encrypted drive support to iOS 14 and APFS Time Machine backups to macOS Big Sur - 9to5Mac Mac Catalyst 2.0: Doubling Down on the Alignment of the Mac and iPad - MacStories Instapaper now available on macOS Notes Following Three Hours with an M1 macBook Air — MacSparky Apple's M1 MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Goodbye, Fan Noise! | WSJ - YouTube M1 Macs review: The Next Generation – Six Colors

Nov 15, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Woven : The calendar with the most powerful scheduling tools. Try it free for 21 days. Guest Starring: Kurt Knight Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Introducing the next generation of Mac - Apple Apple unleashes M1 - Apple Apple's November 2020 Event: By the Numbers - MacStories Apple M1 Chip - Apple Apple Silicon M1 Chip in MacBook Air Outperforms High-End 16-Inch MacBook Pro - MacRumors On Running Virtual Machines on M1-Powered Macs – 512 Pixels MacBook Air - Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch - Apple Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM Craig Federighi says touchscreen Macs not the goal of Big Sur’s design – Six Colors Mac mini - Apple Apple Developer Documentation on Rosetta Tweet About Rosetta Speed Omni Productivity Suite Now Available for M1 and macOS Big Sur - The Omni Group Microsoft Office for Mac beta gains Apple Silicon support - 9to5Mac Instapaper now available on macOS

Nov 8, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. 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 a bonus segment. MacStories iOS and iPadOS 14: The MacStories Review - MacStories Design for the iPadOS pointer - WWDC 2020 shiftscreen: Second screen for your iPad iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps Scriptable Data Jar Working Copy, Git on iOS Secure ShellFish - SSH Terminal and Storage on iOS

Nov 1, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Mailbrew : Your personal email digest. Sign up for a 30 day free trial and get 30% off when you upgrade. Sync Up, a OneDrive podcast : Takes you behind the scenes of OneDrive. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Luc Beaudion Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Luc P. Beaudoin (@LucCogZest) / Twitter Founder – CogZest About Us – Luc Beaudoin – Hook Cognitive Science (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) POP-11 Programming Language - Wikipedia The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Courier: First Details of Microsoft's Secret Tablet Cognitive Productivity Cognitive Productivity with macOS Cognitive Productivity with macOS Getting Things Done: Amazon Books The Shallows: Amazon Books Deep Work: Amazon Books Smarter Than You Think: Amazon Books Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards Hook – Find without searching Bookends Better Note-taking – Hook Openness – Hook TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander The Value of TextExpander Snippet Conventions: Web Addresses, Citations, Bibliographical References, Markdown and More – CogZest Timing App for Mac mySelfQuantifier – CogZest nvUltra 1Writer Drafts Obsidian My iPhone 12 Pro Impressions – 512 Pixels iPad Air Review: Forward-Looking - MacStories

Oct 25, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers - Kindle Store Focused - Relay FM Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Twitter 🏠 @NotionHQ is for architects 🌱 @RoamResearch is for gardeners 📚 @evernote is for librarians DEVONthink, DEVONagent, and other Mac and iOS apps for document and information management and web research Zettelkasten - Wikipedia Zettelkasten Method DEVONtechnologies | New Book: Taking Smart Notes Tinderbox: The Tool For Notes The Archive (macOS) • Zettelkasten Method Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. Readwise David’s Twitter Exchange with Conor White-Sullivan (Roam’s founder) Obsidian David's Obsidian Screenshot Cortex #105: Atomic Notes - Relay FM Drafts MindNode Notion foambubble/foam: A personal knowledge management and sharing system for VSCode RemNote Hook

Oct 18, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Offer expires on January 31, 2021, and can be used only once. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Zac Hall (@apollozac) / Twitter 9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple iPad Air - Apple Watch - Apple Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple Apple Fitness+ - Apple Use gym equipment with Apple Watch - Apple Support Peloton® | Workouts Streamed Live & On-Demand Bloomberg: Apple looks to energize HomeKit ecosystem, may develop its own smart home accessories - 9to5Mac Fitbod Space Explored - Space News and Launch Coverage Liftoff - Relay FM NASA Socials | NASA The sky calls to us – 512 Pixels SpaceX CRS-7 breaks up post-launch – 512 Pixels My Day at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center – 512 Pixels ‎Rapid Unscheduled Discussions on Apple Podcasts Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars Dispatches from NASA: Countdown to Mars kicks off a decade of science and discovery - Space Explored Supercluster ‎XLaunch on the App Store ‎Pocket Rocket on the App Store MIOPS Smart+ | World's First Smart Camera Trigger Check out this SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch remotely captured with an iPhone 8 Plus - Space Explored GoPro – Action Cameras, 360 Camera + Accessories Insta360 | Action Cameras | 360 Cameras | VR Cameras A Few Thoughts Following Today’s Apple Event — MacSparky HomePod mini - Apple Apple’s new ‘Intercom’ feature will let you shout across your Apple devices | TechCrunch Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G - Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs iPhone 12 mini - Apple Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G - Apple MagSafe Returns – 512 Pixels Big Phone / Small Phone - Hardware - MPU Talk

Oct 11, 2020

With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006 - Apple The Switch to Intel | iMore WWDC 2005 - YouTube Apple - Rosetta Apple - Universal "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories Apple Unveils New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor - Apple Macworld SF 2006 - YouTube Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels Apple Introduces MacBook Pro - Apple Apple Unveils New MacBook Featuring Intel Core Duo Processors - Apple Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors - Apple Apple Introduces MacBook Air—The World’s Thinnest Notebook - Apple Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Air - Macworld SF (2008) DVD - Why? Apple Reinvents Notebooks With New MacBook Air - Apple Apple Special Event - 2nd Generation MacBook Air Introduction - YouTube Apple Introduces All New MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Apple Apple WWDC 2012 - MacBook Pro with Retina Display Introduction - YouTube How the Haswell Chip Makes the New MacBook Air Last 12 Hours | WIRED Review: Apple's Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air | Macworld Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple A14 Bionic FAQ: What you need to know about Apple’s 5nm processor | Macworld P.A. Semi - Wikipedia

Oct 4, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular a bonus segment. Liana Lehua (@LianaLehua) / Twitter Elgato Cam Link 4K Wiistar USB Video Capture Card Here's the alternative capture device Liana was referencing during the show. Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro Ring Light LED Video Light Drafts | Where Text Starts Just Press Record TickTick: Task Manager Fantastical Darkroom

Sep 27, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Mint Mobile : Cut your unlimited wireless bill to $30 a month. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 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 news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude 2020 Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude 2020 - YouTube Shortcuts Field Guide - MacSparky Field Guides iOS 14 - Apple iOS 14 - Features - Apple ‎Widgetsmith on the App Store How to use Widgetsmith for iOS 14 home screen widgets - 9to5Mac Creating Your Own Widgets: A New Category of Apps Emerges - MacStories Stephen's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen David's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen iOS 14: Apple's Built-In Translate App That Works With 11 Languages - MacRumors Mac Power Users #552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent - Relay FM YouTube’s website now blocks iOS 14’s picture-in-picture mode unless you pay for Premium - The Verge iOS 14 Back Tap for Camera and Flashlight — MacSparky Automators - Relay FM Switch AirPods automatically between iPhone and other devices - Apple Support Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM

Sep 20, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. eero : The WiFi every home deserves. Get your eero delivered with free next day shipping. 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 news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Half a Million Dollars – 512 Pixels Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Add webpages to a Reading List - Apple Support Instapaper Pocket Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager GoodLinks — Save links effortlessly. View them later, from anywhere GoodLinks Review: A Flexible Read-it-Later Link Manager Packed with Automation Options - MacStories Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. Readwise iPad Air - Apple Apple Watch Series 6 - Apple Buy Apple Watch Series 6 Bands - Apple Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple Apple One - Apple Apple Fitness+ - Apple

Sep 13, 2020

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 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 news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "I can’t work here anymore..." Arlo: Wire-Free HD and HDR Smart Home Security Cameras iDevices Outdoor Switch eufy | Video Doorbell 2K Compare pricing for individuals - Dropbox iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support Share folders with iCloud Drive - Apple Support Transmit 5 andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader: Dropbox Uploader Resilio Sync Rclone Thurston Deadville on Twitter: "@macpowerusers @macsparky @ismh One thing that never gets covered on Markdown is how to publish it straight to the web" Unlock the Power of RSS feeds with Devonthink Retrobatch, from Flying Meat ‎PhotoScan by Google Photos on the App Store Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support Apple Collection – 512 Pixels TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit Here's why you should probably charge your MacBook Pro using the ports on its right side | iMore Thunderbolt 3 Ports on Right Side of 13-Inch MacBook Pro Have Reduced PCI Express Bandwidth - MacRumors Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager Keysmith Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac The best free live streaming software on Windows and Mac | Streamlabs Streaks — The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iOS. Productive — Habits & daily goals tracker Unwind - Deep Breathing Exercises

Sep 6, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! MarsEdit : Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Get 20% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 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 news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) / Twitter Mikah Sargent - TWiT Clockwise - Relay FM TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia iOS - Home - Apple iOS - Home Accessories - Apple HomeKit: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation | iMore LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple ‘Sonoma Aroma’ Filling North Bay Noses With Smell – CBS San Francisco Gilroy, “the garlic capital of the world” Ecamm Live ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design Key Light | elgato.com Cam Link 4K | elgato.com Reincubate Camo How HomeKit's software authentication works | iMore Set up your HomePod, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support Philips Hue Lights Wi-Fi enabled LED smart lights - LIFX.com Caséta by Lutron iDevices Switch | Connected Plug iHome Smart Home Switches Hue Play HDMI Sync Box Sync Hue Lights With Your TV/PS4/Xbox - Mikah on YouTube iDevices Outdoor Switch | HomeKit Enabled Plug for Outdoors August Smart Locks Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock with Apple HomeKit Technology | Kwikset Yale Assure SL review, or: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the Smart Lock – Six Colors Best HomeKit Garage Door Openers in 2020 | iMore SmartThermostat ecobee Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera eufy Security Cameras Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support Differences Between eufyCam Models HomeCam for HomeKit HomeRun for HomeKit Home+ for HomeKit Automation Home+ Automation Details Nanoleaf Canvas : Nanoleaf.me Homebridge How to connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit using Homebridge | iMore Hoobs Starling Home Hub chihuahua.coffee — Mikah Sargent

Aug 30, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Matias : The perfect wired backlit keyboard for your Mac. Get 10% off. eero : The WiFi every home deserves. Get your eero delivered with free next day shipping. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 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 news segments. Relay FM for St. Jude Dave Metzger's Website Dave Metzger - IMDb David's Desk Maynard Ferguson - Wikipedia Apple II Atari ST - Wikipedia Finale | Music Notation Software That Lets You Create Your Way Mac SE | Low End Mac Music Notation Software - Sibelius - Avid Macintosh Centris - Wikipedia Music creation software: Cubase | Steinberg The Macintosh Clones | Low End Mac Vienna Ensemble Pro - Vienna Symphonic Library Apple Mac Pro review (2013) - The Verge Thunderbay 4 Mini - OWC Digital Metagrid Stream Deck | elgato.com Write scores with Dorico | Steinberg Keyboard Maestro Wacom GoodReader forScore TouchOSC Loupedeck CT OSCulator SlimBlade™ Trackball | Kensington

Aug 23, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. 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 news segments. Contextual Computing with Keyboard Maestro Relay FM for St. Jude RSS - Wikipedia Feedly Feedly for Business Meet Leo, Your AI Research Assistant – Feedly Blog Feedbin Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin Feedbin email address. Feed Wrangler NewsBlur Inoreader ‎Reeder 4 on the Mac App Store The Best RSS Reader for Mac - The Sweet Setup NetNewsWire: Free and Open Source RSS Reader for Mac and iOS ReadKit - Have all your reading in one place ‎Reeder 4 on the App Store Unread: An RSS Reader ‎NetNewsWire: RSS Reader on the App Store Unread: An RSS Reader Fiery Feeds ‎lire (Full-text RSS) on the App Store Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple News No Longer Supports RSS Publishing on Apple News - Apple Developer Stephen's "Inspect RSS Feed" Shortcut

Aug 16, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra 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 news segments. BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra / Twitter Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Mac Power Users #532: BetterTouchTool - Relay FM GoldenChaos-BTT: The complete Touch Bar UI replacement - Setup/Preset Sharing / GoldenChaos - BetterTouchTool Community iTerm2 - macOS Terminal Replacement Developer Transition Kit (DTK) Specs Touché - Touch bar for everyone macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple ‎Capo 3 on the Mac App Store Use the Measure app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ‎RoomScan Pro Regex 101 ‎Patterns - The Regex App on the Mac App Store ‎RegExRX on the Mac App Store Automators #34: Getting Cozy with Regular Expressions - Relay FM An introduction to regular expressions – O’Reilly TextMate Renamer - Batch File Renamer for Mac RegExr Website ‎Expressions on the Mac App Store Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 13 Hazel for Mac TextExpander Hook – Find without searching Get More out of Markdown – Hook Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com Firefox Workona | A better way to work in the browser Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM MailMate Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com New in the Markdown Service Tools: in-place Markdown to RTF - BrettTerpstra.com nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux) — Homebrew Here’s why Apple believes it’s an AI leader—and why it says critics have it all wrong | Ars Technica Karabiner Descript | Create podcasts, videos, and transcripts 20 Macs for 2020 - Relay FM DaVinci Resolve 16 | Blackmagic Design Affinity – Professional Creative Software Systematic Overtired Contextual Computing with Keyboard Maestro

Aug 9, 2020

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. 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 news segments. Daring Fireball: Markdown Mac Power Users #466: John Gruber Returns - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Markdown Syntax Documentation Daring Fireball: Markdown Web Dingus Markdown Field Guide — MacSparky MultiMarkdown MultiMarkdown v6 Syntax Guide Markdown Tables Generator CommonMark Reference CriticMarkup Mastering Markdown · GitHub Guides Formatting Text | Slack Byword Drafts Ulysses Grammarly Marked 2 Markdown Service Tools - BrettTerpstra.com Tot BBEdit 13 1Writer MarsEdit 4 Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Roam Research

Aug 2, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Guest Starring: Jim Metzendorf 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 news segments. Jim Metzendorf (@jmetzendorf) / Twitter Jim Metzendorf (@jmetzendorf) • Instagram photos and videos ‎Concertino da camera for Alto Saxophone and 11 Instruments: I. Allegro con moto by Eugene Rousseau, Paul Kuentz & Paul Kuentz Chamber Orchestra on Apple Music Avid Sweetwater UA Audio Interfaces SM7B - Vocal Microphone Neumann TLM 103 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone SHURE BETA® 87A NEUMANN KMS 105 SHURE Beta 57A and Beta 58A Comparison What’s the Difference Between Dynamic and Condenser Microphones? – Musicians HQ What is Phantom Power & Why Do I Need It? Scarlett | Focusrite SM58® - Dynamic Vocal Microphone NEUMANN NDH 20 Headphones ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones || Audio-Technica MDR-7506 Professional Headphones - Sony Pro Sennheiser HD 280 PRO – Professional Monitoring Headphones Audio recording and editing software | Adobe Audition Logic Pro - Apple Dithering iZotope RX 7 Overview Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing GarageBand for Mac - Apple Audacity REAPER | Audio Production Without Limits Levelator Lives — MacSparky Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Kodak DCS - Wikipedia ‎Adobe Lightroom for iPad on the App Store Astropad Studio | Turn your iPad into a professional drawing tablet Pixelmator Photo Affinity Photo for iPad – Real Photo Editing for iPad Final Cut Pro X - Apple forScore Spitfire Audio Summer Sale Roland - Aerophone AE-10 | Digital Wind Instrument FreshBooks Microsoft OneNote Guest Post: Markdown is the new Word 5.1 – 512 Pixels Edovia - Screens Markdown Linker for Safari Daring Fireball: Markdown Web Dingus Luna Display Downie YouTube Premium - YouTube

Jul 26, 2020

On this feedback show, David and Stephen go through some listener email, revisit notes apps and discuss remote troubleshooting iOS devices. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Mint Mobile : Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month. Indeed : Get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Guest Starring: Marty Sobo 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 news segments. Mac Power Users #544: The Notes Roundup - Relay FM The Notes Roundup - Episodes - MPU Talk Livescribe :: Never Miss A Word Notability GoodNotes Drafts DEVONtechnologies Dropbox OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini 0GB Storage Enclosure OWC 2.0M Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable Optical Thunderbolt 3 Cables Begin Rolling Out in Lengths Up to 50 Meters - MacRumors Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3 Dock StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South Use tvOS Control Center - Apple Support A Mac-based miracle - All this Safari Web Extensions | Apple Developer Documentation Amazon.com: Zoom H1n Portable Recorder Record audio in QuickTime Player on Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #534: The Business of Emoji, with Jeremy Burge - Relay FM First Look: New Emojis Coming to iOS in 2020 Share screens using Messages on Mac - Apple Support How to screen share w/ iPhone, iPad, Mac plus remote control - 9to5Mac TeamViewer: iOS screen sharing for remotely supporting iPhone and iPadShare the screen of an iPhone or iPad for remote support of Apple devices iOS Screen Sharing – Zoom Help Center Accidental Tech Podcast Amazon.com: Replacement Memory Foam Ear Tips Buds for Airpods Pro Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “Summer is here.” Amazon.com: Original Lensball Pro 80mm

Jul 19, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Watch Apps Mentioned CarrotWeather Todoist Overcast WatchSmith Drafts Strava OmniFocus PCalc Sleep++ Sleep Cycle Fantastical CalZones Due Geneva Moon Pedometer++ theScore More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Apple Unveils Apple Watch—Apple’s Most Personal Device Ever - Apple Apple Special Event 2014 - Apple Watch Introduction - YouTube Send a Digital Touch from Apple Watch - Apple Support Apple Keynote Apple Watch, Macbook 2015 - YouTube Mac Power Users #543: A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith - Relay FM Review: Three Months of Apple Watch – 512 Pixels Flashback #10: Pebble - Relay FM World's most spoiled dog scores two Apple Watch Editions | Cult of Mac Fluoroelastomer - Wikipedia Apple Watch Bands - Apple Review: Clockwork Synergy NATO Apple Watch Band – 512 Pixels Building Custom Apple Watch Faces — MacSparky The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels Add an Alarm on Apple Watch - Apple Support Mac Power Users #494: Our Home Offices - Relay FM

Jul 12, 2020

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 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 news segments. Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support iOS 9: The MacStories Review, on Apple Notes Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM Includes interview with Apple about Scribble on iPadOS 14. Drafts | Where Text Starts Drafts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Save Note and Send Tasks to OmniFocus | Drafts Action Directory Here's David's Drafts action as discussed on the show. Thanks to @RegularCraig for originally posting the parse to OmniFocus script on the Drafts Forums. Ulysses Private Markdown Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App OneNote, digital note taking app - Office App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits | Macworld Tot • Your tiny text companion Best Note Taking App - Organize Your Notes with Evernote Reinvented Software - Keep It for Mac Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Airtable Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. How to Take Smart Notes | Zettelkasten Method in Roam Research - YouTube Focused #103: Systems & Challenges - Relay FM GoodNotes Homepage Notability by Ginger Labs

Jul 5, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: David Smith Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) / Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM ‎Pedometer++ on the App Store ‎Sleep++ on the App Store ‎Watchsmith on the App Store ‎CalZones on the App Store ‎Workouts++ on the App Store ‎Geneva Moon on the App Store Feed Wrangler The Gentlest of Sherlockings - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Sherlock (software) - Wikipedia watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch - Apple What's Great (and Not So Great) in watchOS 7 Sleep Tracking – The Sweet Setup How the Apple Watch tracks sleep -- and why - CNET The unofficial WWDC app for macOS Swift Playgrounds - Apple ‎Soulver 2 on the Mac App Store ‎Overcast on the App Store youtube-dl FFmpeg iTubeDownloader Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) - Apple Underscore's Charging Station

Jun 28, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Cotton Bureau : Shop Graphic Tees, Hoodies, and More. Use MPU10 for 10% off. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Give Us Your Beta Questions and Experiences! - MPU Talk Every Default macOS Wallpaper – 512 Pixels What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad - Apple Steven Sinofsky's Twitter Thread iOS 14 Preview - Apple David's iOS 14 iPhone New iOS 14 feature lets the iPhone alert you if it hears sounds like a doorbell or fire alarm - The Verge Using the iOS 14 Back Tap with the iPhone Camera and Flashlight - YouTube watchOS 7 Preview - Apple Home | Dark Noise Automators - Relay FM

Jun 23, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Miro : The online collaborative whiteboard platform. Sign up for a free account today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iOS 14 Preview - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple watchOS 7 Preview - Apple The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels ‎Sleep++ on the App Store macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Windows Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

Jun 14, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint : Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership ‎Playwright Repertory Podcast on Apple Podcasts Info/Summary on David's Screencast/Field Guide Video Production Process? - MPU Talk MacSparky Field Guides Airtable Video Editing and Screen Recording Software Teachable ConvertKit Daring Fireball: Head-to-Head Comparison of iPhone vs. Pixel in Voice to Text Transcription James Cham on Twitter: "I don't think that people appreciate how different the voice to text experience on a Pixel is from an iPhone..." - Twitter Comparing macOS Voice to Text with Dragon for Mac - MacSparky on YouTube How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support MailMate MailMate Review - canion.me ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store SaneBox Pastel on the App Store DEVONthink Notion ‎Dark Noise on the App Store

Jun 7, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Share your email problems and insight for an MPU episode - MPU Talk Hover Email Fastmail iCloud Silent email filtering makes iCloud an unreliable option | Macworld Mac Power Users #469: Running a Business with G Suite - Relay FM Mailplane Airmail Spark ‎Microsoft Outlook Improved AppleScript to Automatically Insert Recipient's Name in Apple Mail using TextExpander — MacSparky SaneBox A Case Study in Phishing — MacSparky Edison Mail Sync Bug Allowing Access to Other Users' Email Accounts [Updated] - MacRumors

May 31, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! 1Blocker : The Fastest & Most Powerful Blocker for Safari DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Guest Starring: James Thomson Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership James Thomson (@jamesthomson) / Twitter TLA Systems Home Page PCalc for macOS PCalc for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch Commodore 64 - Wikipedia BBC Micro - Wikipedia Interactive fiction - Wikipedia Atari ST - Wikipedia Macintosh Classic - Wikipedia Copland (operating system) - Wikipedia The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica PCalc's Origin Story PCalc Version History Apple Asks PCalc Developer to Remove iOS 8 Widget - MacStories PCalc for Apple TV PCalc's Delightfully Insane About Screen - MacStories An Illustrated History of Easter Eggs – James Thomson at Hacking with Swift Live 2019 - YouTube Dice by PCalc Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories BBEdit Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Xcode - Apple Developer Blender Basilisk II SheepShaver VMware Fusion Logic Pro Main_MiSTer Wiki Main_MiSTer Wiki - Why FPGA? Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides

May 24, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink : Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Announcing the New Photos Field Guide — MacSparky PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support The History of Aperture - MacStories HoudahGeo — Geocode & Geotag. Add Locations to Apple Photos Enjoy your Memories in Photos - Apple Support Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Get help with missing photos - Apple Support How to use the Photos library repair tool - Apple Support

May 17, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Bag Video Stephen's Bag Video Synik 30 Backpack – TOM BIHN Snake Charmer - Electronics Pouch – TOM BIHN Handy Little Thing (HLT) Organizer Pouch – TOM BIHN TOM BIHN Strap Keepers Staad Laptop Backpack Daylight Briefcase - Briefcases - Every Day Carry – TOM BIHN Customize Your Everything Market Bag | Apolis® DSLR Sling Pack – Incase.com Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Official Site Air Porter Carry-On Bag Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to Micro USB + USB Type-C + Lightning 3 in 1 Charge & Sync Cable, 3ft Black - Monoprice.com Kindle Oasis Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - YouTube USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch Glif – Studio Neat Heroclip® Carabiner Hook Clip | Hang Anything, Anywhere Matador Mini Pocket Blanket | REI Co-op Amazon.com | To-Go Ware Bamboo Travel Utensils Amazon.com: Magnetic Foldable Pill Box Case (2 Pack) GoToob+ — humangear Flipside Wallets New RFID Blocking Flipside Wallet Micra Multi-Tool | Leatherman Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners | Field Notes Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Blue Ink | JetPens Circa® Bomber Jacket Leather Foldover Notebook - Leather Notebook - Levenger Amazon.com : Rhodia Head Stapled Pad, No18 A4, Dot - Black : Arts And Crafts Supplies : Office Products Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen – Midnight Blue – The Nibsmith Amazon.com: SOG Twitch II Folding Knife Pocket Knife How I Modded the Silicone Tips of AirPods Pro with a Memory Foam Layer - MacStories Nik's Minimalist Wallets – TOM BIHN

May 10, 2020

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? This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Uptake, from Microsoft : A new show on all things tech and community from Microsoft Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels Apple - Support - System Status Omni Sync Server iCloud - Apple Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM Drew Houston of Dropbox remembers meeting Apple's Steve Jobs - Business Insider iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support On Backup.app – 512 Pixels Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Apple Music - Apple Apple TV+ - Apple Apple News - Apple Apple Arcade - Apple Apple Q2 2020 results: $58B revenue, but no guidance - Six Colors Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels 13-inch MacBook Pro Updated - Hardware - MPU Talk BongoTies

May 3, 2020

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 ⛵. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jeremy Burge Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) / Twitter 📙 Emojipedia — 😃 Home of Emoji Meanings 💁👌🎍😍 🙋 Emojipedia FAQ Google I/O Opens With Emoji Apology 🍔 📅 World Emoji Day — July 17 📅 World Emoji Day FAQ — World Emoji Day 😍 First Look: All 117 New Emojis for 2020 - YouTube Emoji Version 13.0 List A Better Finder Rename Retrobatch Canals of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia Making an Emoji - Welcome to Macintosh Apple And The (Water) Gun Emoji 🥴 Woozy Face Emoji 🤪 Grinning Face with One Large and One Small Eye Emoji / Zany Face Chinese iPhones Won't Show This Emoji 🍏 Apple Emoji List — Emojis for iPhone, iPad and macOS 🌯 Burrito Emoji 🐚 Spiral Shell Emoji Microsoft Emoji List — Emojis for Windows 10 Use stickers with iMessage on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Kaleidoscope FollowMee GPS Tracker Jermey’s Recommended 12v Power Adapter Jeremy Burge (@jeremyburge) • Instagram photos and videos

Apr 26, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Setapp : More than 180 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 530: Working From Home - Episodes - MPU Talk Zoom Blog Canary Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support HomeKit Secure Video is Buggy and Frustrating – 512 Pixels Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera eufy Cameras Nest Cameras - Indoor and Outdoor Security Cameras Using Ancient Apple Displays with the 2019 Mac Pro - 512 Pixels on YouTube Flashback - Relay FM Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for 15mm Rigs 147002 B&H Photo Video PromptSmart Pro Apple’s Magic Keyboard Review: Laptop class typing comes to iPad Pro | TechCrunch Studio — MacSparky DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand | ElevationLab iPhone SE - Apple The Mighty mini: Adapting Apple's Diminutive Tablet to Work and Play - MacStories Share screens using Messages on Mac - Apple Support Keep a Reading List in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager My Must-Have Apps, 2019 Edition - MacStories

Apr 19, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter , join the MPU forums or become a member! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support BetterTouchTool - folivora.ai Use the discount code “BTT_MPU” for 20% off. BTT Documentation BetterTouchTool Community Siri Remote - Apple BetterSnapTool - folivora.ai BTT Remote - folivora.ai BetterTouchTool Tricks - MPU Talk

Apr 12, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba : A superior sound control. Get 20% off. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: David MacDonald Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David MacDonald – composer David MacDonald (@davemacdo) / Twitter davemacdo | SoundCloud David MacDonald - YouTube This Page Left Intentionally Useless ‎Possessions on the App Store iOS 14 Could Offer Home Screen Widgets, Wallpaper Customizations - MacRumors iOS 14 Leaks: List View for Apps, Settings App May Support Custom Wallpaper Packs, New Apple TV Remote, and More - MacRumors Microsoft Surface Studio 2 John Williams - Wikipedia The Pen Addict - Relay FM Dropbox GoodNotes Using Custom GoodNotes Templates - The Sweet Setup GoodReader GoodNotes Auto-backup Ulysses AirPlay - Apple Blackboard Noodlesoft – Hazel Renamer on Setapp Logic Pro X - Apple Buy Pro Apps Bundle for Education - Education - Apple ComposerCloud X Sound Data Sibelius Dorico Pro Finale Musescore Notion for iOS | PreSonus GarageBand for iOS - Apple Affinity – Professional Creative Software Bandcamp Plex nkoda

Apr 5, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Please note that in the time between recording publishing this episode, several security issues with Zoom have come to light. We've edited what we could, but if any comments about the video calling service feel out of place, that's why. Thanks for understanding. —Stephen Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Focused #96: Working From Home Slack Microsoft Teams Zoom Zoom announces 90-day feature freeze to fix privacy and security issues - The Verge 10 Zoom alternatives for more secure, cross-platform video calls - 9to5Mac The best alternatives to Zoom for videoconferencing - The Verge Cisco Webex Skype AirPods - Apple BlueParrott Wireless Headsets Ecamm Live OBS Logitech-Owned Streamlabs Expands Streaming Software to Mac - MacRumors After recording this episode, Logitech announced Streamlabs for the Mac, which is an alternative to OBS and Ecamm live. Stream Deck ScreenFlow Amazon.com: Logitech 1080p HD Pro Webcam C920 Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Microphone Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support ‎Google Duo on the App Store ‎Dark Noise on the App Store Quip Mac Power Users #527: Dictation and Text Capture - Relay FM Day One HomePod - Apple How to use Handoff with HomePod | iMore How to make remote work, work: tips from 1Password Jack Ryan - Season 1 | Prime Video Hyperdrive (American TV series) - Wikipedia Dickinson on Apple TV+ Star Trek: Picard (Official Site) Watch on CBS All Access Two Spies Game Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch King of Tokyo | Board Game | BoardGameGeek Forbidden Desert | Board Game | BoardGameGeek

Mar 29, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Madness 2020 – 512 Pixels Use Group FaceTime on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Focused - Working From Home Mac - Apple 2020 MacBook Air review: No news is good news - Six Colors Daring Fireball: The 2020 MacBook Air Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Mac Pro Log – 512 Pixels Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom · Many Tricks Fun With Charts: The pace of macOS updates - Six Colors A full history of macOS (OS X) release dates and rates | The Robservatory Default Folder X Audio Hijack Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 13 Transmit 5 CleanMyMac X Logic Pro X - Apple Final Cut Pro X - Apple Call Recorder for Skype Noodlesoft – Hazel Keyboard Maestro Apple event - Wikipedia Automator User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Introduction to AppleScript Language Guide Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM Everything you need to know about app notarization in macOS Catalina - AppleToolBox 13" 2-in-1 Comparison - Sara Dietschy on YouTube Dr. Drang, on the new iPad Keyboard Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS - Apple The iMac G4 - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Mar 22, 2020

MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) / Twitter Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann 5by5 | Back to Work Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM 🦎 Bando (@BandoManndo) / Twitter Merlin's Bearded Dragon. Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite BetterTouchTool Mmmmmm, MacBook Rumors – 512 Pixels MacRumors Buyer's Guide Philips Hue IFTTT: Every thing works better together Shortcut that lets you ask Siri what aircraft is flying overhead - Shortcuts on Reddit The Icon Garden Podcast Gyroscope Daring Fireball: Markdown TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com ‎Editorial on the App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard Tot • Your tiny text companion Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com Estimote iBeacons Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM 4K YouTube on Apple TV Plex HomePod - Apple About Siri Suggestions on iPhone - Apple Support Voyager - The Golden Record

Mar 15, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Kensington : The Professional's Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels Shirts & Stickers Scrivener | Literature & Latte Ulysses The Lisa - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Google Docs Quip Tot • Your tiny text companion Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Daring Fireball: Markdown To come (publishing) - Wikipedia Copy and Paste Text on a Mac - Apple Support TextExpander – Communicate Smarter Keyboard Maestro 9.0.5: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM Dragon Speech Recognition MacSpeech Dictate - Wikipedia Dictate your messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support Use Voice Control on your Mac - Apple Support Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support Dragon Anywhere Just Press Record Day One Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Ada Dictation by Blueshift Use Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Grammarly PopClip for Mac TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Text Case Clean Text for iPhone and iPad | Apimac Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Eternal Storms Software - Yoink for Mac and iPad

Mar 8, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 170 powerful apps for your Mac. Try it free for a week. Indeed : Post your job today and get a free sponsored job upgrade. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Risky Business — MacSparky Five Years — MacSparky Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software The Basecamp Podcast Automators - Relay FM Zapier OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini 0GB Storage Enclosure StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South KeyCue - find, remember, and learn menu shortcuts Irradiated Software - Labs - Beta Tested Amazon.com: 1000 Years Archival Verbatim M-Disc Voice Passwords on Mac OS - YouTube Movies Anywhere Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom Keyboard Maestro Window Management - YouTube Flashback - Relay FM Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Evernote DEVONtechnologies ‎DEVONthink To Go on the App Store Plain Text, Rich Text, Formatted Note, or Markdown? - DEVONthink - DEVONtechnologies Community DEVONthink Editions How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving - Apple Support iOS - CarPlay - Apple Snazzy Labs - YouTube Onetakeonly Pad Prompter for PromptSmart Tot – 512 Pixels Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard Logitech MX Master 3

Mar 1, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: David Wain Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Website David Wain (@davidwain) / Twitter David Wain (@davidwain) • Instagram David Wain - IMDb Medical Police (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb Childrens Hospital (TV Series 2008–2016) - IMDb Movie Director Taika Waititi Tells Apple to 'Fix Those Keyboards' at Oscars - MacRumors Use global keyboard shortcuts on Mac - Apple Support ‎Procreate on the App Store ‎RecUp - Record to the Cloud on the App Store Screenwriting Software | Final Draft® Google Docs Fountain | A markup language for screenwriting. WriterDuet | Professional Screenwriting Software You'll Love Where work happens | Slack ‎Artemis Pro on the App Store Papyrus - SNL - YouTube Avid - Technology and tools that empower media creators Pro Tools - Music Software - Avid Final Cut Pro X - Apple Musicnotes.com Camera Lucida on the App Store The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Todoist: The to do list to organize work & life nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes ‎Marco Polo - Stay In Touch on the App Store MPU Talk

Feb 23, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Andrew Burwell Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Flashback - Relay FM Stephen's new podcast with Quinn Nelson about failed tech products and services. Mac Observatory Mac Observatory (@macobservatory) • Instagram photos and videos Andrew Burwell (@mac_observatory) / Twitter Liftoff - Relay FM Hubble Space Telescope | NASA Light Pollution Map The 2017 iMac Pro Astrophotography Processing Workstation — Mac Observatory Getting Started with Astrophotography on the Mac — Mac Observatory iMac Pro - Apple 2big Dock Thunderbolt 3 | LaCie US Observatory - Your personal astronomical image library iPhone & iPad Astronomy Software — MAC OBSERVATORY ‎Observer Pro - Astronomy Planner on the App Store Celestron EdgeHD 11 — MAC OBSERVATORY Star Walk 2 Mac Astronomy Software — Mac Observatory Astro Pixel Processor PixInsight — Pleiades Astrophoto CosmoQuest Citizen Scientists Help Map Asteroid Bennu Downloading Hubble Data | The Planetary Society JunoCam | Mission Juno Detect exoplanets by yourself with the cheapest equipment - CCD/CMOS Astro Camera Imaging & Processing - Cloudy Nights SkySafari 6 | Professional Astronomy Telescope Control Software for Mac OS X The KDE Education Project - KStars CloudMakers - AstroDSLR CloudMakers - AstroGuider Cloudy Nights Home AstroBin

Feb 16, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson — Amazon Daring Fireball: The Tablet Daring Fireball: Tablet Musings Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube Keynote - Apple Scrivener | Literature & Latte iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: Amazon.com Live from Apple's 'Back to the Mac' event | Engadget iPad - Compare Models - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Smart Keyboard - Apple Cases for iPad — iOgrapher Brydge - Award Winning Wireless Keyboards Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors A Fix for iPad Multitasking - MacStories Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support ‎LiquidText on the App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts GoodNotes ‎Linea Sketch on the App Store Concepts App • Infinite, Flexible Sketching ‎Logic Remote on the App Store Pixelmator Photo Affinity Photo for iPad ‎LumaFusion on the App Store Filmic Pro Mobile Video ‎Procreate on the App Store Ferrite Recording Studio Microsoft Office for iOS ‎TrialPad on the App Store Hero's journey - Wikipedia MPU Talk

Feb 9, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Family Sharing - Apple Family Sharing - Apple Support Buy more iCloud storage - Apple Support Share App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing - Apple Support Get an Apple Music family subscription - Apple Support Change your subscription plan - Apple Support Spotify Family Use Shared Albums in Photos - Apple Support Share your location with your family - Apple Support What types of content can I share with my family using purchase sharing? - Apple Support Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing - Apple Support Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support Request and make purchases with Ask to Buy - Apple Support Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Feb 2, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boll & Branch : The Softest Organic Sheets & Luxury Bedding. Save $50. Try them for 30 days in a risk free trial. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Use mailboxes to organize email on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Keep track of events in Calendar on iPhone - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notifications Thread - MPU Talk Pushcut - Smart notifications that trigger your automation Automators #38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut - Relay FM Focused #91: Information Overload - Relay FM Rewatching the Original iPad Keynote - 512 Pixels on YouTube Fantastical Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

Jan 26, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stephen's Screen of Weather Apps NWS SKYWARN Storm Spotter Program Daring Fireball: AccuWeather Caught Sending User Location Data, Even When Location Sharing Is Off About the Weather app and icons on your iPhone and iPod touch - Apple Support ‎Dark Sky Weather on the App Store ‎Hello Weather on the App Store ‎Weather Up on the App Store ‎Snowflake Weather on the App Store ‎Weather Line on the App Store ‎NOAA Weather Radar Live on the App Store ‎Weather Underground on the App Store ‎Weather - The Weather Channel on the App Store ‎Storm - Weather radar & maps on the App Store ‎WeatherBug – Weather Forecast on the App Store ‎WeatherBug Elite on the App Store ‎MyShake on the App Store ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store CARROT Weather Support Smart Weather Station Indoor Outdoor | Netatmo Netatmo Weathermap My weather station - Six Colors Use the Dock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support MPU Talk

Jan 19, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Guest Starring: Greg Pierce Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Greg Pierce (@agiletortoise) | Twitter Drafts | Where Text Starts iMac Pro - Apple WWDC '99 Keynote Notes Zendesk QuickBooks UserLand Software - Wikipedia OmniOutliner for Mac Fantastical 2 for Mac x-callback-url Use x-callback-url with Shortcuts - Apple Support Fantastically Good Event Parser for Drafts 5 - Peter Davison-Reiber Things Parser 2.0 - Actions - Drafts Community TIP: Working with task/shopping lists in Drafts - Drafts Community Discourse - Civilized Discussion Drafts Community Forums Atlas Obscura Roadside America

Jan 12, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Jamf Now : The Standard for Apple in the Enterprise. Register your first 3 devices free! Health IQ : Insurance for the Health Conscious. Save up to 41%. Take the quiz now to see if you qualify. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Guest Starring: Mark Hackett Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mark Hackett (@MCHackett) | Twitter Operation Broken Silence Why Sudan? - Operation Broken Silence obsilence.org (@OBSilence) | Twitter Operation Broken Silence - Facebook Operation Broken Silence (@obsilence) • Instagram The Black MacBook: Apple's Coolest Notebook - YouTube Backblaze Pages - Apple Example Annual Report (PDF) Google for Nonprofits Sony α7 III Project Loon Starlink Classy Slack

Jan 5, 2020

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Booz Allen : Integrate. Innovate. Get it done with Booz Allen. Debit & Credit : Get your finances in order this new year. Get a 1-week free trial. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership A decade of podcasts: Top 10 best shows of the 2010s - 9to5Mac MPU on Apple Podcasts Original iPhone Website Apple Buys Chipmaker P.A. Semi For $278 Million - Business Insider Apple A13 - Wikipedia Apple A13 Benchmarked in Geekbench 5 Performance & battery life : Apple iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro review iPhone Repair - Official Apple Support iPhone Battery Replacement - Official Apple Support Apple Platform Security Website David's Homescreen Helping Improve Apple Maps, One Demolished Baseball Stadium at a Time – 512 Pixels Reminders Isn’t for Me … Yet – 512 Pixels AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Mac Power Users #511: 2019 Developer Roundtable - Relay FM MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels iCloud - Apple

Dec 29, 2019

David and Stephen review 2019, and the changes it brought to the Apple ecosystem before talking about their hopes for 2020. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Unboxing! - YouTube Stephen's Desk Stephen's Running Log of Mac Pro Changes Presonus Eris 4.5 Speakers Promise Pegasus J2i 8TB Internal Storage Enclosure for Mac Pro - Apple OWC Accelsior 4M2 SSD The Case of the Late-2012 iMacs - MacStories Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition Mac Power Users #513: Catalyst Apps on the Mac, with John Voorhees - Relay FM HomeKit Secure Video is a privacy win, but expect some missing features for now - 9to5Mac Call for 2020 Wishes - MPU Talk Our Watch Faces TripMode 512 Pixels - YouTube MacSparky Video - YouTube MPU Forums

Dec 22, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 150 powerful apps for your Mac Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Watch Free Movies & TV | Stream Smarter with Plex Mac Power Users #299: Plex - Relay FM Plex Subreddit Synology Inc.- Plus Series Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Mac Power Users #465: The Mighty Mac mini - Relay FM Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini with USB-C Amazon.com: Samsung SSD 860 EVO Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 1TB TJ's Laptop Expansion Keyboard Maestro Field Guide - YouTube Notion for Research? - Software - MPU Talk BetterTouchTool Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard for Advanced Creativity & Productivity Apple History Library – 512 Pixels Bear Scrivener DEVONthink Notion Evernote ‎Headspace Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case StayGo USB-C Hub: First Impressions - MacStories StayGo USB-C Hub – Twelve South Amazon.com: Anker USB C Hub Adapter Promise Pegasus R4i 32TB RAID MPX Module for Mac Pro - Apple Promise Pegasus J2i 8TB Internal Storage Enclosure for Mac Pro - Apple MPU Talk Departures #1: Relay FM Family Feud - Relay FM

Dec 10, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Thomas Grove Carter Links and Show Notes: Thomas' workspace, complete with the 2019 Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sign up for the MPU Newsletter Thomas Grove Carter Thomas Grove Carter ✂️ (@thomasgcarter) / Twitter Thomas Grove Carter (@thomasgcarter) • Instagram Las Vegas SuperMeet: Cutting a Hit Music Video with Final Cut Pro X with Thomas Grove Carter - YouTube Trim Editing Trim's Office Space One Professional's Look At The New MacBook Pro | HuffPost UK The Stalman Podcast 47: Edit Video Like a Pro, with Thomas Grove Carter Avid Final Cut Pro X - Apple Folklore.org: Saving Lives Amazon.com - Samsung T5 USB-C SSD Amazon.com - Samsung X5 Thunderbolt 3 SSD LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple Final Cut Pro Learning Path – Ripple Training Thomas Grove Carter: Final Cut Pro X - Editing at the Speed of Thought Check out 17:20 for additional details on Final Cut Pro X clip connections. Understanding Final Cut Pro X's Magnetic Timeline Create keyboard shortcuts for apps on Mac - Apple Support Jellyfish Server Archival Storage at Trim Frame.io MASV - Fast File Transfer Service Intelligent Assistance Lumberjack System Mac Pro - Apple Pro Display XDR - Apple

Dec 8, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) / Twitter John Voorhees | MacStories AppStories – A weekly exploration of the world of apps Mac Catalyst - Bring Your iPad App to Mac - Apple Developer Catalytic Converter – Three Letter Acronym ‎CARROT Weather on the Mac App Store Set up Find My on your iPhone, Mac, and other devices - Apple Support Stephen's Many Dice ‎PDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the Mac App Store ‎Twitter on the Mac App Store Electron Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App ‎HCC Solitaire on the Mac App Store Mac Catalyst Isn't Only for Bringing iPad Apps to the Mac for the First Time - MacStories Steve Troughton-Smith (@stroughtonsmith) / Twitter ‎Fiery Feeds: RSS Reader on the Mac App Store ‎lire on the Mac App Store ‎LookUp: English Dictionary on the Mac App Store Designing LookUp for macOS - LookUp Design - Medium ‎GoodNotes 5 on the Mac App Store Xcode - SwiftUI - Apple Developer Mac Power Users #511: 2019 Developer Roundtable - Relay FM Apple cancels AirPower product, citing inability to meet its high standards for hardware | TechCrunch GameClub - a new way to play! ‎GameClub - a new way to play! on the App Store Apple Arcade - Apple Apple Hits Restart on Game Controller Support - MacStories MusicHarbor GNARBOX – Rugged backup device for your camera Logitech Craft Wireless Keyboard 512 Pixels - YouTube

Dec 1, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 511: 2019 Developer Roundtable 512 Pixels 512 Pixels - YouTube Apple partners with Best Buy for expanded repair service - Apple How Steve Jobs influenced Pixar's main campus building | Engadget Stephen's Broken iMac Glass Photo Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support DiskMaker X Reset NVRAM or PRAM on Mac - Apple Support Use safe mode to isolate issues with your Mac - Apple Support Repair a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support Restart your iPhone - Apple Support Restart your iPad - Apple Support How to restart your Apple TV - Apple Support Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support How to clean your iPhone's charging port | iMore Apple - Support - System Status Set up rules to filter email in Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support Locate a device in Find My iPhone on iCloud.com - Apple Support AppleCare Products - Mac - Apple Certified Refurbished Products - Apple Manage your Apple ID - Apple Find the serial number of your Apple product - Apple Support Apple AASP - Find Locations MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple MPU Forums

Nov 24, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Ken Case , Greg Scown , and Dave Teare Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dave Teare (@dteare) / Twitter 1Password Ken Case (@kcase) / Twitter The Omni Group Greg Scown (@macgreg) / Twitter Smile Apple Unveils 16-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer SwiftUI - Apple Developer View, change, or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support Setapp 1Password partners with Accel for continued growth Visual Studio Code Terminal User Guide for Mac - Apple Support GoodNotes Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack Bear Notes Alfred Encrypt.me VPN Micro.blog

Nov 17, 2019

It's that time again; the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide has returned. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Wirecutter camelcamelcamel.com iStockNow Honey Privacy & Security Policy Certified Refurbished Products - Apple AirPods Pro - Apple AirPods - Apple Connected #268: Executive Spaghetti - Relay FM Brydge Keyboards Amazon.com: iClever Bluetooth Keyboard Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Type-C Clamp Hub Pro Logitech MX Anywhere 2s Multi-Device Wireless Mouse Amazon.com: WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive Backblaze Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support Amazon.com: DJI Osmo Pocket Glif – Studio Neat Amazon.com: AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag Mac Power Users #506: iOS Accessories - Relay FM Amazon.com: Insta360 ONE X 360 Action Camera Amazon.com Insta360 P.BTHSSCM1 Bullet Time Bundle Handle and Selfie Stick iKlear Amazon.com: Microfiber Cleaning Cloths How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support Amazon.com: Timeskey NFC Stickers Stream Deck | elgato.com AmazonSmile: Nylon Braided Lightning to USB A Cable HomePod - Apple Amazon.com: Belkin 12-Outlet Power Strip Surge Protector w/ 8ft Cord – Ideal for Computers, Home Theatre, Appliances, Office Equipment and more (3,940 Joules): Home Audio & Theater Flipside Wallets: Crush Resistant RFID Blocking Wallets Nik's Minimalist Wallets – TOM BIHN Review: Nik’s Minimalist Wallet by Tom Bihn – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: HEROCLIP Carabiner Clip With Swivel Hook Amazon.com: Tinyhawk Micro Drone The Best Water Bottles: Wirecutter Amazon.com: Magnetic Foldable Pill Box Case HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple Connected Scales by Withings Amazon.com: elago R1 Intelli Case MEATER Official Website Amazon.com: Anova Culinary | Sous Vide Precision Cooker Pro (WiFi) The Star Wars x Le Creuset collection features Darth Vader Dutch ovens and Porg pie birds - The Verge Planning the Annual MPU Gift Guide Episode - MPU Talk Relay FM for St. Jude - Events for St. Jude

Nov 10, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Brent Simmons Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Brent Simmons (@brentsimmons) / Twitter inessential: weblog MPU Talk: Gift Guide Thread Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating & Selecting Text on the Mac Working Copy, Git on iOS The Omni Show Blog - The Omni Group RT — Best Practical Solutions BBEdit 13 Drafts Grammarly Byword Automators #34: Getting Cozy with Regular Expressions - Relay FM OmniOutliner for Mac Mattermost: Open Source, Self-hosted Slack Alternative Saying goodbye to Flash in Chrome - Google Thoughts on Flash - Apple Twitterrific MarsEdit 4 Micro.blog iA Writer NetNewsWire: Open Source RSS Reader for Mac UserLand Software - Wikipedia NetNewsWire on GitHub Apple Extended Keyboard II Acorn 6 Flume

Nov 3, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Sara Dietschy Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sara Dietschy - YouTube Sara 🍑y (@saradietschy) - Twitter Sara Dietschy (@saradietschy) - Instagram Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera - Blackmagic Design Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor - Sony Adobe Creative Residency Sony DSC-RX100 Unboxing ALL of My Grandpa's Leicas *1930s* - Sara Dietschy - YouTube Things Asana Switching to Davinci Resolve for 30 DAYS - Sara Dietschy - YouTube DaVinci Resolve 16 - Blackmagic Design Adobe Premiere Final Cut Pro X - Apple MAINGEAR PC Dell XPS 15 iMac - Apple How I Organize Footage - NAS vs Local Raid Storage - Sara Dietschy - YouTube Amazon.com: Samsung Portable 250GB SSD T5 Chrome Remote Desktop ‎That Creative Life on Apple Podcasts Upgrade #200: The Podcasting and Anniversary Episode - Relay FM Notability by Ginger Labs Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support LumaFusion I edited this video on the 2019 iPod touch 💀 - Jonathan Morrison - YouTube GoodNotes MindNode Switching to ALL Google Apps - Sara Dietschy - YouTube Switchboard A Helmet You Actually Want to Wear - Sara Dietschy - YouTube

Oct 27, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Kensington : The Professionals Choice. Find the right docking solutions for your organization today. Guest Starring: Ian Elsner Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ian Elsner iPhone SE - Wikipedia Intel Compute Stick Duet Display Ian's iPad + PC Duet Display Setup Apollo–Soyuz Test Project - Wikipedia Swift Playgrounds - Apple Chrome Remote Desktop Ian's Bird Flight Simulator ‎Working Copy Unity Real-Time Development Platform Microsoft Visual Studio Pzizz Dark Noise White Noise Libby Amazon Kindle Oasis Kanopy INFINITY Science Center Saturn V S-1C Booster | INFINITY Science Center Museum Archipelago ‎Museum Archipelago on Apple Podcasts Museum Archipelago — Overcast Museum Archipelago on Twitter Amazon.com: Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone Zoom H4n Pro MixPre-3 II » Sound Devices Ferrite Recording Studio Drafts Acorn 6 ‎Notability Amazon.com: Stouchi iOS to USB C Adapter ⁢Invisible iOS Home Screen icon Template: _DavidSmith Ian's Homescreen SuperTank USB-C PD Portable Charger – Zendure Mu One | The World’s Thinnest 45W International Fast Charger Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones

Oct 20, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Signup 5by5 | Hypercritical #86: Naked Robotic Core Amazon.com: Anker: Portable Chargers Amazon.com: Nomad Kevlar Universal Cable Smart Battery Case models for iPhone 11/Pro/Max found in iOS 13 code - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: USB C Wall Charger, Anker Premium 60W 5-Port Desktop Charger FamilyCharger | ElevationLab Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Amazon.com: Mophie - Wireless Charge Pad Material Dock | Studio Neat 9to5Mac Watch Time Episode 8: Apple Watch Routines with David Sparks and Clayton Morris - 9to5Mac Jinjing Desktop Fast Wireless Charger Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter - Apple Moment - The Outfitter for Photographers and Filmmakers Glif – Studio Neat Amazon.com: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod Amazon.com : JOBY Micro Hybrid Tripod Amazon.com: GripTight GorillaPod Stand PRO Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod: Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com : DJI OSMO Mobile 3 Amazon.com : 2019 DJI Osmo Pocket Amazon.com : GripGear Movie Maker, The Directors Set Amazon.com : Lume Cube AIR Magnetic LED Light Amazon.com: Rode VideoMicro Compact On-Camera Microphone Upgrading My Truck for CarPlay – 512 Pixels Crutchfield: Car Stereo, Speakers, Home Theater, Pro Audio, 4k TV Ford SYNC Touchscreen Upgrade Kits | 4D Tech How to use CarPlay with your iPhone - Apple Support Automatic iPhone Cases & Protection - iPhone Accessories - Apple Amazon.com: Otterbox Cases PopSockets.com | PopSockets® Official Site Smart Keyboard - Apple Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro Amazon.com: iClever Bluetooth Keyboard Apple Pencil - Apple GoodNotes Homepage Mac Power Users #467: Fitness Apps & Tech - Relay FM Connected Scales by Withings Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad UPRIGHT Posture Training Device - Everyday Posture Coaching Apple Watch ID - ROAD iD David's Collection of Apple Watch Bands NOMAD® | Modern Leather Strap The iPod nano Watch: 007 or 00Lame? – 512 Pixels Logitech Base iPad Stand & Charging Dock for iPad Pro Review: Logitech Base - Six Colors

Oct 13, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Chris Bailey (@Chris_Bailey) / Twitter A Life of Productivity Becoming Better Podcast | A Life of Productivity My Books | A Life of Productivity Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey - Relay FM How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester - YouTube Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Simplenote TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors Keynote for Mac: Add a Magic Move transition Logitech Spotlight Advanced Wireless Presentation Remote Chris' Dongles TextExpander – Communicate Smarter The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac Samsung DeX | Apps - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site Freedom | Learn about Freedom for Mac iStat Menus ‎Magnet on the Mac App Store Chris' Desk Chris' iPad Homescreen Chris' iPhone Homescreen

Oct 7, 2019

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. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership macOS Catalina - Apple Catalina in the Mac App Store Stephen's macOS Catalina Review on 512 Pixels Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM Go64 Syncing an iPod with macOS Catalina – 512 Pixels Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky

Oct 6, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dave Hamilton Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #185: Workflows with the Mac Observer's Dave Hamilton - Relay FM Dave Hamilton (@DaveHamilton) / Twitter Mac Geek Gab - The Mac Observer The Mac Observer - Apple iPhone, Mac, Watch and iPad News, Opinions, Tips and Podcasts BackBeat Media – Sponsorships for Premier Podcasts and Sites Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Certified Refurbished Products - Apple BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Trello Slack Auphonic Discord — Free Voice and Text Chat for Gamers Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Zencastr Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS How I Record Podcasts with Audio Hijack - 512 Pixels on YouTube MacUpdater – keep all your apps up-to-date effortlessly Go64 SaneBox | Email Management for Any Inbox Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac Prompt 2 Remote for Mac - Evgeny Cherpak

Sep 29, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 500 Merch Relay FM for St. Jude Fundraiser Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - YouTube Departures #2: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2019) - Relay FM Stephen's Instagram Stories from the Podcastathon Myke and Casey talk about the Podcastathon on Analog(ue) MPU 497: Spotlight, Alfred & LaunchBar - Episodes - MPU Talk File Search - Alfred Help and Support Alfred workflow for searching and copying emoji Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac What happens to my backups when I'm away or on vacation? – Backblaze Help Desk Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Stream Deck | elgato.com David's Stream Deck Setup Jory's Star Wars Icons — MacSparky Photos: What's New in iOS 13 - MacRumors David Sparks on Twitter: "Three Lenses ... again ..." Is iPhone 11 the Best Night Mode? - Rene Ritchie on YouTube iPhone 11 Pro Max Teardown - iFixit Stephen's Apple Watch Face David's Apple Watch Face Marco Arment on Twitter: "The California face would be massively better..." - Twitter

Sep 22, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Save up to 35% until September 24. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU 500 Merch Video of the Relay FM Podcastathon Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS13 Edition | MacSparky Field Guides The Shortcuts Field Guide, iOS 13 Edition - YouTube 13 Features of iOS 13: Shortcuts - Six Colors How to record your iPhone's screen and audio using a Mac - CNET Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Automators #32: Shortcuts iOS 13 Release and the Shortcuts Field Guide - Relay FM Apple Announces Release Dates for OS Updates, New iPhones, and Apple Watch - MacStories Stephen's NFC Stickers Timery for Toggl The Shortcuts Based Home Screen - YouTube iOS 13 - Features - Apple AppStories, Episode 118 – Reminders in iOS 13 - MacStories Federico's iOS 13 Review Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky iOS 13 Introduces New 'Optimized Battery Charging' Feature - MacRumors Review: Insignia Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller for HomeKit – 512 Pixels

Sep 15, 2019

Stephen marks the 500th episode of Mac Power Users by interviewing David about his career, technology and choice of light saber color. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Get your WiFi fixed as soon as tomorrow! Free overnight shipping. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support St. Jude MPU 500 Merch! Ungeniused #63: Challenge Coins - Relay FM Support St. Jude Relay FM - Twitch Connected - Relay FM Stephen upgrades an iMac Stephen upgrades a Mac mini MacSparky's Print-to-PDF Shortcut Mac Power Users #499: Backups and Updates - Relay FM The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels

Sep 8, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Stephen's Stickered MacBookPro The 3-2-1 Backup Rule – Data Protection Strategy Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Hard Drive Reliability in 2019: Failure Rates of 108,461 Drives - Backblaze How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels Restore your Mac from a backup - Apple Support Use Time Machine to restore deleted files or older files - Apple Support Backblaze Backblaze Storage Pod Crashplan Arq Carbon Copy Cloner SuperDuper ChronoSync About backups for iOS devices - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support DaisyDisk iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support Use Quick Start to transfer data from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support How to use the iPhone migration tool in iOS 12.4 - 9to5Mac macOS Catalina - Apple Michael Tsai - Blog - Annoying Catalina Security Features Go64 Why the iOS 13.1 Beta is a Good Thing — MacSparky iOS 13 Preview - Apple

Sep 1, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jake Wilson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM Support St. Jude USB - HDMI Adaptor BetterTouchTool GoodNotes Homepage Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Markdown Email Drafts Action G Suite for Education | Google for Education The Capture Form – 512 Pixels Education Displays - SMART Technologies TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard Quip Ulysses Jake Wilson (@Jake_E_Wilson) / Twitter Jake Wilson Solutions

Aug 25, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Hover : Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Stream Deck | elgato.com Use Spotlight on your Mac - Apple Support Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips Alfred - Productivity App for macOS LaunchBar 6 Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Merge last "N" number of clipboards - Workflow Help & Questions - Alfred App Community Forum Actions – LaunchBar 6 Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity Search Apple’s Support site with Alfred – 512 Pixels Search Wayback Machine with Alfred Home | Packal Alfred Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum iansinnott/alfred-maestro: An Alfred workflow to execute Keyboard Maestro macros. TimeZones | Packal Search Apple/iCloud Notes (High Sierra, Mojave, and more) - Share your Workflows - Alfred App Community Forum Circle Ⓣⓔⓧⓣ in Alfred Alfred Powerpack - Take Control of Your Mac and macOS Order License – LaunchBar 6

Aug 18, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ButcherBox : Thoughtfully sourced meat delivered directly to your door. Get 2lbs ground beef + 2 packs of bacon plus $20 off your first box. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra on Twitter Brett's Home Screen nvUltra - Your notes at your fingertips Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Samsung T5 SSD Storage Make your favorite keyboard a Bluetooth keyboard - BrettTerpstra.com Bluetooth Adapter for Keyboard & Mouse Ultimate Hacking Keyboard – The keyboard. For professionals. I wrote a review of the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard for you nerds - BrettTerpstra.com Keybow Kit (12-key) with Pi Zero WH – Pimoroni Store The addictive hobby of customizing mechanical keyboards - BrettTerpstra.com K1 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard – Keychron | Wireless Mechanical Keyboards for Mac, Windows and Android 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Task Management for Teams - MeisterTask Mind Mapping Software - Brainstorm Online Zengobi Curio - Note Taking, Mind Mapping, Brainstorming MultiMarkdown Software iThoughts (iOS) — toketaWare The Best Ways To Use 3D Touch On Your iPhone | Lifehacker Australia Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows CodeKit - THE Mac App for Web Developers

Aug 11, 2019

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Pingdom : Start monitoring your website performance and availability today, and get instant alerts when an outage occurs or a site transaction fails. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Guest Starring: Thom Zahler Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Newsletter Sign-Up Thom Zahler Art Studios Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) • Instagram photos and videos Conventioneering — Thom Zahler Art Studios America’s Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) / Twitter (38) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube Here's Thom's digital writing process time-lapsed. Fascinating. Thom's Digital Studio Thom's Analog Studio Focused #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM Interactive Pen Displays & Touch Screen Tablets | Wacom Razer Nostromo Ergonomic Gaming Keypad SuperDuper! CLIP STUDIO PAINT : The artist's software for drawing and painting ‎AnyFont on the App Store Here's the app installer App David couldn't remember during the recording. ‎WhatTheFont on the App Store Rocketbook | Best Smart Notebook | Cloud Notebook | Reusable Notebook Comicraft – Purveyors of Unique Design and Fine Lettering Since 1992 Hedge Backwards font TextExpander 1Password

Aug 4, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stephen upgrades an iMac Stephen upgrades a Mac mini Sign up for the Mac Power Users Newsletter My Studio – 512 Pixels Studio — MacSparky Gear I Use – 512 Pixels Terra | Xdesk Store Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller APC UPS Selector/Calculator - Find the Correct Battery Backup Set when your Mac shuts down when using a UPS - Apple Support ElevationShelf - The under-desk shelf that's easy to mount Home Design 3D Gaffer tape - Wikipedia AmazonBasics Premium VESA Mount Arm David's Desktop Clock Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD OWC Mercury Elite Pro Mini Storage Enclosure David's Surprise Picture Kaizen foam inserts for tool boxes and other cases Q&A/Studio Tour: January 2019 - YouTube Apple Collection – 512 Pixels The Macintosh TV: The worst of both worlds | iMore Sideshow Collectibles - Pop Culture is Our Culture Connected clock for a Smart Home | LaMetric Time Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels SoundTrax Studio Acoustic Foam Amazon.com: Auralex Acoustics Studiofoam Aputure Amaran 3-Point 2-Flood 1-Spot Daylight Genaray Bi-Color Soft Ring Light LED Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk

Jul 28, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: TJ's desk: In TJ's Garage: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Rhymes With Diploma TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) / Twitter Brydge Keyboard for iPad Pro 2018 | Brydge Technologies Shortcuts Archive – MacStories Mac Power Users #484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro - Relay FM iPad Pro - Apple MacBook Air - Apple Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Back in Black: Remembering the high-end MacBook | iMore Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Jump Desktop | Remote Desktop | Collaborative Screen Sharing MacStadium | Apple Mac Infrastructure & Private Clouds Resilio Sync Arq Backup Software for Mac and Windows Backblaze SpamSieve iCloud - Apple MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels Dropbox How many files can I store in my Dropbox account? – Dropbox Help Bailiff 1.0 – The Eclectic Light Company iCloud Control: User-controlled selective sync for iCloud Drive Luna Display | Turn your iPad into a second display Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS The Watch Later playlist - YouTube Help Infuse 6 - An elegant video player ‎GV Connect on the App Store ‎Due - Reminders & Timers on the App Store Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Power Manager - Automation and Energy Saving Software for macOS Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac Bumpr iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC Koingo Software, Inc. | MacPilot 10 SwiftDefaultApps: Replacement for RCDefaultApps, written in Swift. TextBar - Mac App TextBar Puts Your Text into the Menu Bar – MacStories Bartender 3 - How to hide menu bar icons on Mac ‎Fiery Feeds: RSS Reader on the App Store Feedbin ‎LiquidText on the App Store ‎Bound - Cloud Audiobooks on the App Store ‎Clean Text on the App Store TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup ‎URL Manager on the App Store eero eero Plus | eero 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac Home | Better ‎Unobstruct on the App Store ‎Speedafari on the App Store Rhymes With Diploma · Shortcut: Due Schedule Call

Jul 21, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk My Mac App Store Feature — MacSparky Go64 – 512 Pixels Automators #27: Shortcuts in iOS 13 - Diving into the Deep End! - Relay FM Apple Revises MacBook Air and Entry-Level MacBook Pro, Quietly Removes MacBook From Sale – 512 Pixels Choosing Between the 2019 MacBook Air and Entry-level MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Mac startup key combinations - Apple Support ‎PiPifier - PiP for nearly every video on the Mac App Store Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories - page 4 ‎Local Storage on the App Store Stephen's Q&A/Studio Tour: January 2019 - YouTube Genaray Bi-Color Soft Ring Light LED (10") SRL-10 B&H "Let There Be Light" Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay FM The Case for a 5K Thunderbolt Display – 512 Pixels My Setup — MacSparky Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q (24-inch) Voice Control is a Game Changer for Voice to Text Dictation Apple Devices — MacSparky

Jul 14, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off. Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort Links and Show Notes: Studio space at Polygon: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk Micronauts - Wikipedia Simone de Rochefort (@doomquasar) | Twitter Rocket - Relay FM Polygon Polygon - YouTube The Polygon Show - Polygon Pixelkin | For Gaming Families Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) - Wikipedia 15-inch MacBook Pro Battery Recall Program - Apple Support The iPhone 5c - YouTube Kuo: Apple to Use New Scissor Switch Keyboard in Future MacBooks, Starting With 2019 MacBook Air Refresh - MacRumors Microsoft Surface Studio PlayStation 4 - Wikipedia Nintendo Switch - Wikipedia HD60 S | elgato.com Elgato Game Capture Software | elgato.com Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Adobe After Effects | Visual effects and motion graphics software Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana Where work happens | Slack Call Recorder for Skype - The Skype Audio/Video HD Call Recording Solution for Mac Stream Deck | elgato.com

Jul 7, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MPU to get 30% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Safari - Apple Safari - Apple Developer Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia Macworld Boston 1997 - The Microsoft Deal - YouTube Apple Unveils Safari - Apple Newsroom . Macworld San Francisco 2003 - Safari Web Browser Introduction - YouTube Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Before the App Store: the “Sweet Solution” of Web Apps and Developers’ Relentless Passion – MacStories Download iCloud for Windows - Apple Support ‎Safari Extensions: App Store Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer! Grammarly: Free Writing Assistant ‎Dark Mode for Safari on the Mac App Store 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac Safari Content Blocker Evaluations – The Brooks Review StatCounter Global Browser Stats Google Chrome - The Fast, Simple and Secure Browser from Google Secure, Fast & Private Web Browser with Adblocker | Brave Browser The new, fast browser for Mac, PC and Linux | Firefox iCab - The Taxi for the Internet Privacy, simplified. — DuckDuckGo Browser Extension & Mobile App Camino (web browser) - Wikipedia OmniWeb - Wikipedia MPU Talk

Jun 30, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Away : Thoughtful luggage for modern travel. Get $20 off a suitcase with promo code mpu. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - MPU Talk A Survey of Voice-to-Text Options on the Mac, iPad, and iPhone — MacSparky Apple Beta Software Program Tyler Stalman (@stalman) / Twitter The Stalman Podcast Tyler Stalman - YouTube Tyler Stalman (@stalman) • Instagram photos and videos ania boniecka (@aniab) • Instagram photos and videos Ania B – Fashion, travel and lifestyle blogger Stocksy United - Relentlessly Creative Stock Photos and Videos Sony α7 III Camera with 35-mm Full-Frame Image Sensor MacBook Pro - Apple Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Capture One | The complete image editing software solution Dropbox Final Cut Pro X - Apple motionVFX - Original Home of Apple Motion Templates and Final Cut Pro X Plugins DaVinci Resolve 16 | Blackmagic Design Adobe Audition iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software iPhone XS - Apple ‎VSCO: Photo & Video Editor on the App Store ‎Halide Camera on the App Store ‎Spark Camera - Video Editor on the App Store ‎Enlight Videoleap Video Editor on the App Store Shop Lenses - Anamorphic, Tele, Wide, Super Fish, Macro - Moment NOMAD | Rugged Case for Moment, iPhone XS DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA Cinema EOS | EOS C200 | Canon USA Affinity Photo - Professional image editing software for desktop and iPad Pixelmator Pro PR 40 - Heil Sound 286s | dbx Professional Audio MixPre-3 » Sound Devices Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone, Super-Cardiod Batuu Rebel (@batuu_rebel) • Instagram photos and videos Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram photos and videos David Sparks (@macsparky) • Instagram photos and videos Screens ChronoSync The BEST SD Card for VIDEO & What Do The Numbers Mean? (Sony a7 III & GH5) - YouTube Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. ‎TouchRetouch on the App Store ‎Facetune2: Best Selfie Editing on the App Store ‎Snapseed on the App Store ‎Darkroom – Photo Editor on the App Store Stalman Lightroom Presets - Stalman

Jun 23, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MPU500 Questions - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac Spam Filter Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox AppleScript to Link to Apple Mail Message — MacSparky Where work happens | Slack Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software GroupMe | Group text messaging with GroupMe Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat Messenger - Home | Facebook WhatsApp Use notifications on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Notifications on your Mac - Apple Support Presenter Series: Coding in Front of People – TextExpander Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support DND Menu - Shorcuts How to use Do Not Disturb While Driving - Apple Support Automators #25: WWDC 2019 Automation Update - Relay FM

Jun 16, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINTMOO for 15% off, when you spend $50 or more. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Josh Centers Links and Show Notes: Josh's Desk: Josh's Homescreens: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Josh Centers Josh Centers (@jcenters) / Twitter TidBITS - Thoughtful, detailed coverage of everything Apple for 28 years Take Control Books: Expert advice on tech topics 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica ViperCard Apple History Library – 512 Pixels The Education of Millionaires: Amazon.com What APFS Does for You, and What You Can Do with APFS - TidBITS Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support Amazon.com: VicTsing Keyboards Amazon.com: Anker 2.4G Wireless Vertical Ergonomic Optical Mouse Aeron - Office Chairs - Herman Miller BetterTouchTool IK Multimedia - iRig Mic HD 2 Amazon.com: Sony MDRV6 Studio Monitor Headphones Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Daring Fireball: Markdown Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Bare Bones Software | BBEdit Product Tour Nisus Software - Word Processing for macOS Welcome to Notes on Mac - Apple Support Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Get secure, reliable email hosting – FastMail SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, MailMate, and more Trello Clean Text for iPhone and iPad | Apimac Paprika Recipe Manager for iOS, Mac, Android, and Windows CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password Take Control of iOS 12 | Take Control Books Take Control of Notes | Take Control Books Take Control of Apple Home Automation | Take Control Books Take Control of Preview | Take Control Books Take Control of Apple TV | Take Control Books

Jun 9, 2019

Stephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Beyond the Tablet: Seven Years of iPad as My Main Computer – MacStories Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway Shortcuts Archive – MacStories Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Mail - Official Apple Support ‎Ulysses on the App Store ‎1Writer - Markdown Text Editor on the App Store ‎Microsoft Word on the App Store ‎Pages on the App Store ‎Google Docs: Sync, Edit, Share on the App Store ‎Google Sheets on the App Store ‎Quip - Docs, Chat, Sheets on the App Store ‎MindNode 6 – Mind Map on the App Store ‎OmniOutliner 3 on the App Store ‎Linea Sketch on the App Store ‎Soulver on the App Store ‎PCalc on the App Store ‎PowerOne calculator on the App Store ‎Klok - Time Zone Converter on the App Store ‎CalZones on the App Store ‎Fantastical 2 for iPhone on the App Store ‎Shortcuts on the App Store ‎Dropbox on the App Store ‎Files on the App Store ‎Todoist: To-Do List & Tasks on the App Store ‎OmniFocus 3 on the App Store ‎Slack on the App Store Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support ‎Instagram on the App Store ‎Discourse Hub on the App Store ‎Basecamp 3 on the App Store ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store ‎Dragon Anywhere on the App Store ‎Drafts: Capture ‣‣ Act on the App Store ‎Day One Journal on the App Store Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM ‎Instapaper on the App Store ‎Headspace: Meditation & Sleep on the App Store ‎Unread: RSS Reader on the App Store ‎forScore on the App Store ‎TonalEnergy Tuner & Metronome on the App Store ‎Drumgenius on the App Store ‎Asphalt 9: Legends on the App Store ‎Blood & Honor on the App Store Strategery on the App Store

Jun 4, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. Hover : Get 10% off any domain name - extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Guest Starring: Doug Brooks Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - Keynote June 2019 - Apple Mac Pro - Apple Stephen's new precious awaits. Pro Display XDR - Apple Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch David's WWDC Photo Stream macOS Catalina - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple Now with 100% more "Sparky Button". iOS 13 Preview - Apple

May 26, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership ‎Timery for Toggl on the App Store Review: Timery Improves Toggl Time Tracking in Every Way – 512 Pixels Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review – MacStories Keyboard Maestro Field Guide Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Use the code KMFG for 20% off the app. Karabiner - Software for macOS Quitter – Marco.org Keyboard Maestro Discourse Stephen's Daily Log Macro Home - MindNode Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Airtable Automators #24: Airtable MPU Talk

May 19, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Tiffany Arment Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Tiffany Arment Tiff (@tiffanyarment) - Twitter Tiff Arment (@tiffanyarment) - Instagram photos and videos Top Four - Relay FM Make Do - Relay FM Playing for Fun - Relay FM Somehow I Manage - a Podcast from The Incomparable The Pen Addict - Relay FM Steam Nintendo Switch ‎Procreate on the App Store Doug Chiang: The Evolution of Star Wars Design - Designing Episode I Live Panel at SWCC 2019 - YouTube ‎COPIC Collection on the App Store DSLR | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon USA Telephoto | EF 135mm f/2L USM | Canon USA Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM | Canon Online Store|Canon Online Store α7R III 35 mm Full-Frame Camera with Autofocus | ILCE-7RM3 | Sony US Digital asset management software | Adobe Bridge Use camera modes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram photos and videos David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram photos and videos The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Accidental Tech Podcast PlayingForFunFM - Twitch Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Tiff’s Procreate Time-lapse Drawing

May 12, 2019

David and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ten Year Anniversary - MPU Talk Announcing the Mac Power Users Podcast — MacSparky Moments – 512 Pixels Apple News - Apple Focused #70: Digital Decluttering, with Shahid Kamal Ahmad - Relay FM Feedbin Reeder iPad Pro - Apple TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Ulysses Upgrade #243: Fiddling Around With Folders - Relay FM The Mac is becoming more like iOS—and I think I like it | Macworld Automators WWDC Meetup Tickets, Tue, Jun 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite Automators Orange County Meetup Tickets, Fri, May 31, 2019 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite Hammer Theatre Center - Connected Live at WWDC WWDC Table Stakes — MacSparky The 2013 Mac Pro, Five Years Later – 512 Pixels Considering the Next iPhone XR – 512 Pixels

May 5, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Backblaze : Unlimited cloud backup for Macs and PCs for just $6/month. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Macstock Conference & Expo | July 27 & 28 2019 MPU Talk AirPods - Apple Mophie wireless charging base - Apple Store Get to know the Finder on your Mac - Apple Support Finder (software) - Wikipedia About the Spatial Finder… | Ars Technica Finder Icon Pillow — Throwboy Sort items, group icons, and resize columns in the Finder on Mac - Apple Support Aqua Screenshot Library – 512 Pixels How to Use Finder Quick Actions in macOS Mojave - MacRumors How to use Stacks on your Mac - Apple Support Cocoatech – Path Finder for macOS ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Transmit 5 Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Default Folder X HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac XtraFinder add Tabs, Dual Panel, and numerous features to Mac's native Finder About System Integrity Protection on your Mac - Apple Support

Apr 28, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Moo : Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Your Leadership Mentor™ | Michael Hyatt Free to Focus Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Michael's Desk Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Epichrome Al Gore rocks multiple monitors, could stand an inbox ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store Full Focus Planner™ | A planner by Michael Hyatt Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Benefit of Pairing Digital and Analog to Manage Your Day - Michael Hyatt Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport: 9781455586691: Amazon.com: Books Scrum (software development) - Wikipedia Where work happens | Slack Asynchronous stand-up meetings in Slack | Geekbot Live Streaming Pros – Create Professional LIVE Streams! Live Video Streaming Software | vMix P.I. Engineering X-keys® Computer Input Devices "The No Slogan Company" UPDESK | The Original Height Adjustable Standing Desk Power Prompter - The modern Mac Teleprompter Amazon.com: Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World eBook: Cal Newport: Gateway Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now - Kindle edition by Jaron Lanier. Politics & Social Sciences Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Reeder for iOS Day One - The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS TextExpander – Communicate Smarter TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Best Screen Capture Software for Windows & Mac | Snagit | TechSmith The best team password manager | 1Password Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Michael Hyatt (@michaelhyatt) • Instagram photos and videos

Apr 21, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Direct Mail : Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac. Guest Starring: Rene Ritchie Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) • Instagram Rene Ritchie - YouTube iMore | Learn more. Be more. TripMode - Your mobile data savior Apple Watch Series 4 Bands - Apple Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support LUMIX GH5 4K Mirrorless ILC Camera Body ‎Teleprompt+ 3 on the App Store PR 40 - Heil Sound USBPre 2 iZotope RX 7 | Noise Reduction & Audio Repair Software Final Cut Pro X - Apple Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The official site of Philips Hue | Meethue.com The 5-inch Touchscreen You Can See Outside

Apr 14, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Warby Parker : Quality eyewear at a fraction of the usual price. Order your FREE Home Try-On kit today. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Day One Focused - Relay FM 5by5 | Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option Rhodia Webnotebooks Stephen's "Daily Log" PDF Form ‎GoodNotes 5 on the App Store The Pen Addict - Relay FM Day One journal creator Paul Mayne: 'expressing things without filters is liberating' - The Verge Field Notes Notebooks Stephen Hackett on Instagram: “RIP, 2018.” Why I Use Paper Notebooks in 2018 - 512 Pixels on YouTube ‎Day One Journal on the App Store ‎Day One on the Mac App Store Day One Journal - Apps on Google Play Day One Pricing & Features Guide | Day One Help End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Book Printing | Day One Help Do more with Day One - IFTTT Automators #14: Automated Journaling - Relay FM Day One in Depth — The most detailed guide to Day One available today Browser Extension - Day One Free Online Journal & Diary | Journey.Cloud Momento — the smart private journaling app for iPhone. Dyrii - Write your life story! Dan Schimpf Software - MacJournal 7 Gaffer Tape - Amazon.com

Apr 7, 2019

Jakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Bombas : The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Guest Starring: Jakob Haq Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jakob Haq (@Foonastudio5) | Twitter Jakob Haq - YouTube Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + Charge RockStar™ My Passport Wireless Pro - Portable Hard Drive | WD Lightning to SD Card Camera Reader — Apple - Apple Accessory Not Supported | Top 5 Reasons why this happens and how to Fix | haQ attaQ 314 - YouTube ‎LumaFusion on the App Store ‎Adobe Premiere Rush CC on the App Store LumaFusion Video FX Animation Tutorial │ haQ attaQ 206 - YouTube ‎Groovebox on the App Store ‎SpaceCraft Granular Synth on the App Store ‎Koala Sampler on the App Store ‎Model 15 on the App Store ‎Minimoog Model D on the App Store DI.FM - addictive electronic music Jakob Haq (@jakob_haq) • Instagram photos and videos Jakob "haq attaq" Haq - Home | Facebook Jakob Haq

Mar 31, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. Links and Show Notes: Our First Mac App Store Apps: Twitterrific Twitter Evernote TextWrangler Swackett Kindle The Incident QuickCursor Flare Our Most Expensive Mac App Store Apps: Final Cut Pro Logic Pro X Pixelmator Pro Affinity Photo Affinity Designer Some of Our Currently-Used Mac App Store Apps: Copied Tweetbot Screens Mactracker Carrot Weather Tapes WiFi Explorer DaisyDisk Soulver Pixelmator Paprika Recipe Manager MindNode Fantastical OmniPlan iBooks Author Day One xScope iOS Apps We Want on the Mac: Ferrite Overcast Carrot Weather Todoist RCT Classic LiquidText Mac Startup Sounds Featured: Macintosh II Macintosh LC Macintosh Quadra PCI-based Macintoshes "Modern" PCI-based Macintoshes Mac Startup Sounds Featured: Macintosh II Macintosh LC Macintosh Quadra Macintosh Power Mac 6100 Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dog Tags from Panther Launch Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Business Models and Monetization - App Store - Apple Developer Upgrades for Omni apps purchased via the Mac App Store - Support - The Omni Group Every Mac Startup & Crash Chime - YouTube Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite ‎Transmit 5 on the Mac App Store The Mac App Store welcomes Office 365 - Apple BBEdit 12.6 Introduces App Sandboxing Ahead of Planned Mac App Store Launch - MacRumors Apple News - Apple Apple Card - Apple Apple Arcade - Apple Apple TV App - Apple Apple TV+ - Apple

Mar 24, 2019

The guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple iMac gets a 2x performance boost - Apple Amazon.com: Samsung 860 EVO SSD OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini iPad Air - Apple iPad mini - Apple ‎FE File Explorer Pro on the App Store Documents by Readdle LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple Cloud Sync | Synology Inc. Home – Dropbox Paper Quip Airtable Evernote Reconsidering Evernote in 2019 – MacStories Rob on Twitter on the Apple Watch Amazon.com: Neumann KMS 105 MT Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: Rode VideoMic Pro+ On Time Tracking – 512 Pixels Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Fluid – Turn any webpage into a real Mac App Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers Focused - Relay FM Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone MixPre-6 Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS A week of podcasting with only an iPad Pro - Six Colors The Gear I Use – 512 Pixels MacSparky: Gear

Mar 17, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Discount Code MPUSiri gets $10 off for a week after this show airs. Laptop-less — MacSparky iPad - Apple Smart Keyboard - Apple Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad & Surface Pro Apple Pencil - Apple David's Dongle Drawer Tandy WP2 The AlphaSmart Word Processor - 512 Pixels on YouTube Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control Meet the Surface Studio 2 – The Ultimate Creative Studio Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc. Automators #18: Terminal Automation with John Siracusa - Relay FM Shortcuts Archive – MacStories iPad as Laptop Replacement - Hardware - MPU Talk The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels

Mar 10, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shawn Blanc (@shawnblanc) | Twitter Shawn Blanc (.net) Tools and Toys The Sweet Setup The Focus Course Build Thread: 1984 Jeep CJ-7 – Shawn Blanc Coda for iOS Diary of an (Original) iPad Owner – Shawn Blanc Mac Power Users #352: Workflows with Ian Byrd - Relay FM Basecamp Slack Mac Power Users #423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei - Relay FM Things All The Things — A Calm Video Course on Productivity and Task Management The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine for Peak Productivity What it Was Like to Go a Month with No Social Media on My iPhone – Shawn Blanc ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store Two Months With the Leica Q – Shawn Blanc ‎Adobe Lightroom CC for iPad on the App Store ‎VSCO on the App Store Lightroom CC for iPad updated with support for Siri Shortcuts - 9to5Mac Rebecca Lily – Lightroom Presets Manage your iOS Photo Library and Improve Your Skills as a Photographer and Editor Using an iPhone or iPad — Mobile Photography Course Books and calendars in Photos for Mac: What are the best options? - Six Colors What Drew Me to Infinite Canvas Whiteboard Apps – Shawn Blanc Concepts App • Infinite, Flexible Sketching Ulysses GoodNotes GoodNotes and Planner Forms — MacSparky

Mar 3, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Hover : Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99. Clean My Mac X : Your Mac. As good as new. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Special thanks to our volunteers for helping make the evening possible, and to Alex Cox for being such a gracious and helpful host at the venue. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Sparks on Twitter: "Here’s an odd Mac Problem..." Rosemary (@RosemaryOrchard) | Twitter 2018 MacBook Air Review: Getting the Band Back Together – 512 Pixels The HyperDrive Slim 8-in-1 USB-C Hub Balances Flexibility and Portability for Mac and iPad Pro Owners – MacStories Amazon.com: HyperDrive 8in1 USB C Multiport Adapter Amazon.com: VAVA 8-in-1 USB C Hub The MPU Forums Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter The Pen Addict - Relay FM ‎GoodNotes 4 on the App Store Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. GoodNotes and Planner Forms — MacSparky Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be: Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter: Amazon.com Intentionality — MacSparky Official Retro 1951 Website Mark One – Studio Neat Rhodia Webnotebooks ("Webbies") | Rhodia Pads and Notebooks Connected - Relay FM ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast

Feb 24, 2019

David and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Register | Macstock Conference & Expo The Control Strip – 512 Pixels Bartender 3 - How to hide menu bar icons on Mac Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for macOS iStat Menus Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Hyper-Scheduling Without Making Yourself Crazy — MacSparky Adobe Creative Cloud | Software and services for creative professionals Timing: the best automatic Mac time tracker for productive professionals and freelancers Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac PopClip for Mac MilGraCom — Mac Media Key Forwarder Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac Quitter – Marco.org CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Dropshare BetterTouchTool Aptonic - Dropzone 3 Hazel – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software TripMode | Your mobile data savior Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Screens Connect - Edovia ‎How Long Left InstaCal - Menu Bar Calendar for macOS Dropbox Default Folder X Keyboard Maestro Micro Snitch ExpressVPN Video Editing and Screen Recording Software | ScreenFlow Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Backblaze macOS — Dock Hacking | MacSparky Field Guides Where work happens | Slack OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Tweetbot for Mac Google Chrome: The Most Secure Browser on the Web Reeder 3 for Mac iA Writer: The Focused Writing App for Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and iPad Skype | Communication tool for free calls and chat Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Textual: IRC for macOS Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Luna Display | Turn your iPad into a second display Moom · Many Tricks AirBuddy CleanMyMac X Wacom Thoughts on the Apple Video Service — MacSparky

Feb 17, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac X : The all-in-one package to awesomize your Mac. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Guest Starring: Oogie McGuire Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk LambTracker | Open Source EID for the sheep industry Oogie McGuire · GitLab CDC Cyber - Wikipedia PDP-11 - Wikipedia nabi Jr. - Tablet For Kindergarten Readiness OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Scrivener | Literature & Latte National Novel Writing Month Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People Scapple | Literature & Latte Aeon Timeline – Visual Timeline Software ‎Valentina Studio on the Mac App Store Banktivity is Personal Finance Software for Mac & iOS YNAB. Personal Budgeting Software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android VueScan Scanner Software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux Dublin Core Metadata Initiative: DCMI Specifications Desert Weyr Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Oogie McGuire (@OogieM) | Twitter

Feb 10, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership G Suite: Collaboration & Productivity Apps for Business On Advertising - G Suite G Suite for Education Out of School Podcast Archives Google Drive App Download your data - Google Account Help Security Center: Actionable Security Insights | G Suite Create rules to filter your emails - Gmail Help Google Hangouts Chat: Secure Team Messaging | G Suite Google Keep: Online Note Taking for Business | G Suite Google Sites: Build & Host Business Websites | G Suite Google App Maker: Custom Apps for Your Business | G Suite Google Jamboard: Interactive Business Whiteboard | G Suite This is Jamboard - YouTube

Feb 3, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander, from Smile : Recall your best words. Instantly, repeatedly. Get 20% off your first year. 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Christina Warren Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #270: Workflows with Christina Warren - Relay FM Office for Mac now shares a codebase with Windows, gets real-time collaboration | Ars Technica Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform & Services Microsoft Developer - YouTube How to clean the keyboard of your MacBook or MacBook Pro - Apple Support Oldest Working iMac in the Forum? - Hardware - MPU Talk A Review of the iPhone XR: I’ve Made a Huge Mistake – 512 Pixels Huawei MateBook X Pro review: the best laptop right now - The Verge Official Home of Microsoft Surface Computers & Devices – Microsoft Surface ‎Drafts 5 on the App Store ‎Teleprompter Premium on the App Store Deckset for Mac: Presentations from Markdown in No Time Exclusive: Tim Cook says lack of diversity in tech is 'our fault' - Mashable Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott Introducing GoodNotes 5 – GoodNotes Blog Rocket - Relay FM Overtired Blue - Yeti RØDE Microphones - Podcaster PR 40 - Heil Sound Scarlett 2i2 | Focusrite AirFly | Twelve South Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones | WH-1000XM3 | Sony US Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite TablePlus | Modern, Native Tool for Database Management TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup Expressions – the coolest app for regex | Apptorium Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Downie - YouTube Video Downloader for macOS Christina Warren (@film_girl) | Twitter Christina Warren (@film_girl) • Instagram David Sparks (@macsparky) • Instagram Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) • Instagram

Jan 27, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password : Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Live: Chicago Focused - Relay FM First Impressions of the Apple iPhone Smart Battery Case — MacSparky Battery Cases - iPhone Cases & Protection - Apple Use fall detection with Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support Taking an ECG with the ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple Support How to setup Medical ID with the iOS Health app – 512 Pixels Help article: How do I get notifications from my phone on my Fitbit device? Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support Strava | Run and Cycling Tracking on the Social Network for Athletes ‎Workouts++ on the App Store ‎Zombies, Run! 5k Training on the App Store Asana Rebel - Yoga Inspired Fitness | Asana Rebel ‎Yoga Studio: Mind & Body on the App Store Lose It! - Weight Loss That Fits MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal.com ‎WaterMinder® on the App Store Water Tracker Shortcut STREAKS. The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iPhone. Weight & BMI Wi-Fi Scale | Withings Body ‎Happy Scale on the App Store ‎Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store ‎Sleep++ on the App Store ‎AutoSleep Tracker for Watch on the App Store Use Bedtime to track your sleep on your iPhone - Apple Support David's Nap Shortcut ‎Headspace: Meditation on the App Store ‎Calm on the App Store ‎Samsara Timer on the App Store Smart Rope My Skin Track UV: A Tiny Wearable to Track UV Exposure – MacStories Smart blood pressure monitor with ECG & digital stethoscope | BPM Core - Withings Smart Temporal Thermometer | Thermo - Withings SmartHalo - Bike smarter. Zepp Tennis | Analyze & Improve Your Serve & Stroke UPRIGHT Posture Training Device - Everyday Posture Coaching Spire: Clinical-Grade Health Monitoring and Insights Masimo MightySat Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Health & Fitness - iPhone Accessories - Apple Second Life: Rethinking Myself Through Exercise, Mindfulness, and Gratitude – MacStories Life After Cancer: How the iPhone Helped Me Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle – MacStories Apple Watch, New Year's resolutions, and losing 50 pounds - 9to5Mac Apple Watch, Weight Loss, and Me - The Loop Mac Power Users #423: Workflows with Jocelyn Glei - Relay FM

Jan 20, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle : Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Guest Starring: John Gruber Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Live: Chicago Mac Power Users #264: Workflows with John Gruber - Relay FM John Gruber (@gruber) | Twitter Daring Fireball Daring Fireball: Dive Into Markdown Daring Fireball: Markdown Timex Sinclair - Wikipedia Gopher (protocol) - Wikipedia MarsEdit 4 - Powerful web publishing from your Mac. Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Daring Fireball: Samsung and Apple, Sitting in a Tree, K‑I‑S‑S‑I‑N‑G Daring Fireball: The Talk Show Un-conventional: How WWDC became the heart of the Apple world's calendar | iMore Layers AltConf How to use the Magnifier on iPhone and iPad | iMore Daring Fireball: Codea’s iOS Menu Bar Coda for iOS The Switch to Intel | iMore The 12-inch PowerBook G4 - YouTube

Jan 14, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Sanebox : Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group : We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Seattle Meetup: January 19th 2019 Tickets for MPU Live in Chicago Mac mini Introduction - YouTube The Mac mini Family Tree – MacStories Mac mini - Technical Specifications - Apple How to Select a Processor Option for Your New Mac - The Mac Observer "The Full Al Gore" Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD Amazon.com: Samsung X5 Portable Thunderbolt SSD Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Screens for macOS - Control Any Computer Remotely from your Mac Amazon.com: CompuLab Display Emulator What kind of CPU do I need for my Plex Server? | Plex Support Set up file sharing on Mac - Apple Support Use a shared folder with Time Machine on Mac - Apple Support How to Set up Time Machine Server – 512 Pixels Change content caching preferences on Mac - Apple Support VPN Enabler for Mojave How to fix / re-enable broken VPN after update to Mojave? - Ask Different Sparky's Under-Desk Drives Turns out only two, not three. Room to grow! MacStadium: Hosted Mac mini servers

Jan 7, 2019

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap : ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. TextExpander from Smile : 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 from Smile. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Hover : Celebrate Hover’s 10 year anniversary with awesome promotions for a limited time only Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Automators Seattle Meetup: January 19, 2019 Automators Meetup Tickets Join Rose and David in Seattle on January 19. Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter 512 Pixels Liftoff - Relay FM David's Unicorn Message A Tour of Stephen's Studio & Mac Museum - MPU Talk My iMacs ARE IN A MUSEUM! - 512 Pixels on YouTube Stephen's TextExpander Snippet to get Mail URL Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast Stephen Hackett (@stephenmhackett) - Instagram David Sparks (@macsparky) - Instagram Tickets for Mac Power Users Live in Chicago Come to a live recording of MPU on the evening of March 2!

Dec 31, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #459: My Life is a Subscription - Relay FM Backblaze Manage Subscriptions - Stephen's Shortcut Mac Power Users #461: Little Known iOS Tips - Relay FM Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Release of 64 bit application for ScanSnap macOS software - Fujitsu Global VueScan Scanner Software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux Mac Power Users #200: The Story So Far... - Relay FM Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Rob Corddry - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #62: Cutting The Cable - Relay FM David's "Go" Drawer

Dec 24, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Upgrade - Relay FM Download #84: Shout Out to Our Nemeses - Relay FM iMac Pro review: Mac Pro power in the shape of an iMac | Macworld Mac mini 2018 review: The Swiss army knife of Macs returns - Six Colors Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Amazon.com: Kingston MobileLite Pro Mobile Storage and Transfer to iPad The new Apple Pencil made me a believer | Macworld Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice Amazon.com: Viozon ipad Pro Stand Smart Keyboard - Apple Brydge - Award Winning Bluetooth Keyboards for iPad Amazon.com: Brydge Keyboards Top 10 iPad features we’d like to see in iOS 13 | Macworld Take Control of Photos | Take Control Books Which Kindle should you buy? - Six Colors Kindle Oasis Review: Is bigger better? - Six Colors Book Club - a sub-podcast of The Incomparable Kindle Oasis - E-reader Amazon.com: All-new Kindle Paperwhite Todoist – The Best To Do List App & Task Manager Rogue Amoeba | Quality Audio Software for MacOS and Windows

Dec 17, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Help Me with Katie's Final Episode - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk Krissy Brierre-Davis on Twitter: "How come you guys never told me this iPhone trick? I feel duped.… " iOS 11 brings 5 different types of tap, but don't panic | Cult of Mac Use gestures to navigate your iPhone X and later - Apple Support Use Multitasking on your iPad - Apple Support Mac Power Users #350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM How to use and customize the Accessibility shortcut on iPhone and iPad | iMore How to customize Control Center in iOS 11 | iMore Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just Press Record Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS ‎Launcher with Multiple Widgets on the App Store ‎AnyFont on the App Store ‎Gladys on the App Store Grammarly: Free Writing Assistant TextExpander ‎mazec on the App Store

Dec 10, 2018

Casey Liss returns to update us on his life as a free agent, his rekindled love with the iPad, becoming a YouTuber and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Liss is More Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM Casey Liss - YouTube Mac Power Users #209: Workflows with Casey Liss - Relay FM Mac Power Users #346: Casey Liss: App Programmer - Relay FM Free Agents #54: I Have to Try It, with Casey Liss - Relay FM iSH Amazon.com: Samson Go Mic Mobile Professional Lavalier Wireless System for Mobile Video: Musical Instruments Amazon.com : GoPro HERO6 Black - Waterproof Digital Action Camera Amazon.com : GoPro HERO3: Silver Edition Amazon.com: Glif - Quick Release Tripod Mount for Smartphones Amazon.com : DJI OSMO Mobile 2 Handheld Smartphone Gimbal Amazon.com : Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III camera body Amazon.com : PANASONIC LUMIX G LEICA DG SUMMILUX LENS Day One | The award-winning journal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Go Pack, 2018 Edition — Liss is More Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT Dual Port 2.4A Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1Ultra Compact Portable Charger Q-Kit - Travel Accessories - Travel Pouches – TOM BIHN

Dec 3, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership All Good Things - Announcements and Help - MPU Talk My Life Is A Subscription! - Software - MPU Talk Subscription Database — MacSparky Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions iCloud Domain Names | Buy Domains & Email At Hover.com Microsoft Office | Productivity Tools for Home & Office Membership - Relay FM The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams | 1Password TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Quicken Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Overcast Video Doorbells and Security Cameras for Your Smartphone | Ring Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Drafts 5: The MacStories Review – MacStories Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Day One | Capture life as you live it with the best digital journal for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Android. Create and Sell Your Own Online Courses | Teachable Basecamp: Project Management & Team Communication Software Dragon Anywhere - Profesional-Grade Mobile Dictation App | Nuance Music - Apple Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Acorn TV | Watch the Best British TV | Start Your Free Trial Hallmark Channel: Holiday & Romance Movies, TV Series & Videos | Hallmark Channel HBO: Home to Groundbreaking Series, Movies, Comedies & Documentaries Disney streaming service: Release date, name, shows and movies - CNET Second Phone Number, Business Phone Service in the Cloud - Line2 YNAB. Personal Budgeting Software for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Learn a New Skill Online, on Your Time ‎Just Press Record on the App Store Download Audiobooks with Audible.com Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Upgrade - Relay FM

Nov 26, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership All Good Things - Announcements - MPU Talk Gift Wrap Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Anker Powerline USB-C to USB A Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Daring Fireball: Third-Party USB-C to Lightning Cables Might Come in Mid-2019 (Which Is Good, Because I Still Don’t Think iPhone Is Ever Going to Switch to USB-C) Amazon.com: Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 Cable, Lightning/Type C/Micro USB Cable Smart Keyboard - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube Mac Power Users #456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Relay FM Mac Power Users 456: Workflows with Laura McClellan - Episodes - MPU Talk How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week Generac Power Systems - Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Home Generators for Sale Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges

Nov 19, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Apologies for the missing chapter markers on this episode - they'll return next week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit HomePod - Apple PowerPic | Twelve South Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Pressure Cooker Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker Instant Pot Recipe Collection: Simple and Delicious Pressure Cooker Family Favorites for Beginners and Experienced Cooks ‎Instant Pot on the App Store Anker Powerline USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger Sutter Tech Sling Star Trek: Discovery - Season One [Blu-ray] Star Trek: Discovery, Season 1 on iTunes Rachio 3 WiFi Smart Lawn Sprinkler Controller Magnetized Apple TV Remote TOPGREENER Occupancy Sensor Switch Topgreener USB Outlet with USB Type A and Type C Charging Ports RelaxedLeather iPhone Case | Twelve South LaMetric Time Wi-Fi Clock Ring Video Doorbell Pro Ring Floodlight Camera Motion-Activated HD Security Cam TaoTronics LED Desk Lamp Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 5000, Ultra-Compact Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT Skiva Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Cable Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor The Kindle Paperwhite Philips Smoke-less Indoor BBQ Grill Viozon ipad Pro Stand The Best Digital Photo Frame: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company Binboll Survival Whistle Bamboo Travel Utensils Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital App Camp For Girls American Red Cross | Help Those Affected by Disasters

Nov 12, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.* 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Laura McClellan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments The Productive Woman - an award-nominated podcast about productivity for busy women Laura McClellan (@LauraMcMom) | Twitter PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert Organize Your Notes with Evernote Notability by Ginger Labs Editorial for iOS The Omni Group OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom BizChix.com | Encourages, educates, and promotes women entrepreneurs. Use Asana to manage your team’s work, projects, & tasks online · Asana The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM): Hal Elrod, Robert Kiyosaki: 8601404386732: Amazon.com: Books My Morning Routine - Inspiring Morning Routines TextExpander | Communicate Smarter The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services The World's Best Screen Capture Software | Snagit | TechSmith New tab page extension for Google Chrome and Firefox - Speed Dial 2

Nov 5, 2018

Katie and David discuss Apple's October 2018 event, the MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro and their purchases. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacBook Air - Apple Mac mini - Apple iPad Pro - Apple Apple Events - Keynote October 2018 - Apple The New 11″ and 12.9″ iPad Pros: My First Impressions and Hands-On – MacStories October 30 Roundup: All the Little Things – MacStories Brooklyn event impressions: The iPad Pro is a computer - Six Colors Brooklyn event impressions: Love for the Mac - Six Colors Apple event day roundup: the news you might have missed - Six Colors

Oct 29, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen — MacSparky How To Export Your Data Out Of Evernote Keyboard Maestro 8.2.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4 - 9to5Mac What packing list app do you use? - Software - MPU Talk Revisionist History Podcast Rebel Force Radio: Star Wars Podcast Slow Burn: Leon Neyfakh’s podcast on Watergate, Bill Clinton's impeachment, and more. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei Serial: Season Three Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Make Me Smart REWORK podcast Lead to Win™ Podcast - Michael Hyatt Audio Dharma - Welcome to Audio Dharma The West Wing Weekly Relocating Folders – Noodlesoft Amazon.com: in-Line Coaxial Surge Protector Anchor Pro | ElevationLab

Oct 22, 2018

David and Katie run down 30 of their favorite apps and services under $30. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Luna Display : The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Overcast Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Airplay to HomePod using Shortcuts! : HomePod Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Airtable Screens for Mac and iOS Home - MindNode ‎Home Design 3D on the App Store Deliveries 3.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud Filmic Pro Mobile Video ‎AdBlock for Safari on the Mac App Store LiquidText 1Blocker - Fast & Secure Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac PowerOne: a different kind of calculator Moom · Many Tricks ToothFairy: AirPods and Bluetooth utility for Mac REI Co-op Sahara Convertible Pants - Men's | REI Co-op That's right. David talked about his pants. Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts The Siri Shortcuts Home Screen - YouTube See how David went off the deep end with his home screen. Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. SuperDuper! ‎Gladys on the App Store Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze Aptonic - Dropzone 3 Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad PopClip for Mac Scanner App for iPhone and iPad | Best Scanning App | Scanner Pro HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Alto's Odyssey – out now for iOS Confidant Hardcover Notebook • Baron Fig

Oct 15, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Dave Teare , Greg Scown , and Ken Case Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Scriptable Scriptable Micro.blog Matthew Cassinelli - YouTube Create a new fiddle - JSFiddle Automators #6: Automating iOS with Matthew Cassinelli - Relay FM

Oct 8, 2018

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: David Allen OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad Welcome to Reminders on Mac - Apple Support Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Scotty tells us how he keeps his reputation as a miracle worker - YouTube

Oct 1, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Handy : The most reliable name in house cleaning. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sparky's 5 Minute Review of the iPhone Xs Max - YouTube David can't stop using Memoji. Never! OmniFocus Field Guide, Third Edition | MacSparky Field Guides Apple - Joint Venture Use 1Password to fill and save on your iPhone and iPad Free Driving Directions, Traffic Reports & GPS Navigation App by Waze How to Trigger IFTTT Applets with iOS 12’s New Shortcuts App and Siri – MacStories CARROT Weather for iOS and Android How to understand the amazing new battery info in iOS 12 | Cult of Mac Tim Cook opens up about what's next for Apple, live on 'GMA' Video - ABC News Moom · Many Tricks Window Management with Keyboard Maestro and Screencast — MacSparky

Sep 24, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Use mpu for $75 off. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Draft Table for iPad David's favorite iPad stand. Learn.MacSparky So many videos ... so little time. The Siri Shortcuts Field Guide 3+ hours of Siri Shortcuts goodness. Kid's Marathon & 1-Mile Fun Run: Stephen Hackett - St. Jude Heroes macOS Mojave - Apple

Sep 17, 2018

David and Katie run through their favorite new features for iOS 12, WatchOS 5 and thoughts on the September 12th announcements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides David's new Field Guide all about Siri Shortcuts. 3+ hours and 40 minutes of Siri Shortcuts goodness. Apple Events - Keynote September 2018 - Apple iPhone XS - Apple iPhone XR - Apple Apple Watch Series 4 - Apple iOS 12 - Apple Automators #4: First Look at Siri Shortcuts - Relay FM Introduction to Siri Shortcuts - WWDC 2018 - Videos - Apple Developer Amazon.com: Anker Dual USB Wall Charger

Sep 10, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Zac Hall Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Zac Hall (@apollozac) | Twitter @9to5mac 9to5Mac | Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day 9to5Mac Happy Hour | 9to5Mac 9to5Mac Daily Podcast | 9to5Mac 9to5Toys | New Gear, reviews and deals 9to5Google - Beyond Good and Evil The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Byword - Markdown text editor app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Pixelmator Pro TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone Rogue Amoeba | Piezo: Charmingly Simple Audio Recording Where work happens | Slack Call Recorder for Skype Apple Watch, New Year’s resolutions, and losing 50 pounds | 9to5Mac ‎MyFitnessPal on the App Store Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: Logitech Circle 2 Indoor/Outdoor Wired Home Security Camera Shading Solutions from Lutron Provide Energy Saving Light Control ‎HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store

Sep 3, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides Apple Invites Media to September 12 Event at Apple Park: 'Gather Round' - Mac Rumors Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed | 9to5Mac Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more | 9to5Mac Laptop-less — MacSparky Amazon.com: Command Cord Clips, Small, Clear, 8-Clips Amazon.com: Multi-Purpose Cable Tie (100 Piece) Amazon.com: Cable Concealer On-Wall Cord Cover Raceway Kit Amazon.com:50 PCS Reusable Fastening Cable Ties Abbyy Business Card Reader Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac Identity Resolution & Data Insights Solutions | FullContact How to use your phone to scan business cards into Evernote – Evernote Help & Learning Roon Labs David's Magnetic Apple TV Holder Noizio – ambient sound equalizer for relax or productivity. Get A 4x Increase In Productivity By Listening To Music | Focus@Will Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa LaMetric Clock David's Amazon Day splurge.

Aug 27, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iOS - Home - Apple HomeKit - All Accessories - Apple Mac Power Users #402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Amazon: Philips Hue White A19 Smart Bulb Starter Kit Amazon: Philips Hue Smart Dimmer Switch with Remote Amazon: Philips Hue Lily Outdoor Smart Spot Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Switch for All Bulb Types and Fans Amazon: Philips Hue Motion Sensor for Smart Lights Amazon: Eve Door & Window Amazon: Wemo Mini Smart Plug Amazon: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Video Doorbells and Security Cameras for Your Smartphone | Ring Amazon: Canary View Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera Amazon Cloud Cam Indoor Security Camera, works with Alexa Amazon.com: Ring Video Doorbell Pro Amazon: MyQ Smart Garage Door Opener Chamberlain Amazon: Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock

Aug 20, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! RXBAR : Whole food protein bars with simple, real ingredients. Get 25% off with promo code ‘mpu’. Guest Starring: Jeff Richardson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson (@jeffrichardson) | Twitter LogMeIn Remote Access | Secure Remote Desktop Software iPhone X Leather Case - Saddle Brown - Apple Amazon.com: iPhone X Clear Soft TPU Cover (Katie's current case) GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking GoodReader Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Lightning to HDMI - Apple Lightning to VGA Adapter - Apple Amazon.com : Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter Pointer Remote Control Amazon.com: Thought Out Simplex iPad Stand Pro ‎CARROT Weather on the App Store Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Philips Hue Motion Sensor

Aug 13, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacTrack/iTrack Legal | Tech conference for tech-loving lawyers Spotify's IPO filing shows how hard it is to make money from streaming subscriptions Music for everyone - Spotify Music - Apple More Fun with iTunes Smart Playlists — MacSparky Top 10 iTunes Smart Playlists The Ultimate Enterprise Background Noise Generator Amazon.com: Starship Sounds: Ambient Engine Noise: Alexa Skills Amazon.com: All-new Sonos One - Smart Speaker with Alexa HomePod - Apple ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording App | Shure Americas ‎Apogee MetaRecorder on the App Store ‎ToothFairy on the Mac App Store Make and receive phone calls in FaceTime on Mac - Apple Support How to upgrade tracks to iTunes Match, fast | Macworld

Aug 6, 2018

Joe Buhlig joins David and Katie to talk about his iPadless life, analog tools for productivity, live streaming, managing a business, Discourse and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Joe Buhlig Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development MPU Talk Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Productivity Guild Podcast Whims That Work Productivity Guild David's Recording Light ‎Shelly - SSH Client on the App Store Philips Hue Starter Kit Full Focus Planner | A planner by Michael Hyatt Lamy - LAMY Safari Pen TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear Fountain Pen | TWSBI Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: BEHRINGER XENYX X1204USB soundboard Amazon.com : Teradek Inc 10-0245 VidiU Open Broadcaster Software Rocket.Chat - Free, Open Source, Enterprise Team Chat G Suite – Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar and More for Business Toggl - Free Time Tracking Software Discourse - Civilized Discussion MailMate ForkLift 3 - most advanced file manager and FTP client for macOS Dvorak Simplified Keyboard - Wikipedia

Jul 30, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #248: Revisting Cutting the Cord - Relay FM Apple TV 4K - Apple Best Note Taking App | Organize Your Notes with Evernote Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone The best email client for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Spark Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support Amazon.com: CalDigit TS3 Plus - Thunderbolt 3 Dock with Amazon.com: Whirlwind Micmute Push to Mute Mizage - Shush

Jul 23, 2018

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." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Guest Starring: Thom Zahler Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Thom Zahler Art Studios Thom Zahler (@thomzahler) | Twitter Warning Label Love and Capes, Vol. 1: Thom Zahler: 9781600102752: Amazon.com: Books Time & Vine: Thom Zahler: 9781684050369: Amazon.com: Books Long Distance: Thom Zahler: 9781631404863: Amazon.com: Books Collected Warning Label Print Edition by Thomas Zahler — Kickstarter (7) Warning Label Postcard - YouTube Free Agents #38: Knit Your Parachute on the Way Down, with Thom Zahler - Relay FM Cintiq ‎Procreate on the App Store ‎CLIP STUDIO PAINT for manga on the App Store Comic-Con International: San Diego Credit Card Processing - Accept Credit Cards Anywhere | Square Amazon.com: Twelve South PlugBug World | All-in-one MacBook global travel adapter + iPhone/iPad/USB charger: Computers & Accessories Thom Zahler Art Studios » Then There Was that Time I was on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Rocketbook | Best Smart Notebook | Cloud Notebook | Reusable Notebook NameChanger - MRR Software Email Archiver

Jul 16, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Anchor : The easiest way to make a podcast. Ever. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Latest Homescreens & Office Setups topics - MPU Talk Katie Floyd's Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk MacSparky's New Home Office - Homescreens & Office Setups - MPU Talk Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum: Computers & Accessories David's monitor arms. Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro Pen and Touch Small Tablet (PTH451): Electronics Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone for Handheld Vocal Applications: Electronics David's podcasting/screencasting mic. Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 35 (Series II) Wireless Headphones, Noise Cancelling - Black: Electronics David's podcasting cans. (Also great for travel - noise cancelling.) Sound Devices USBPre 2 - Microphone Interface USBPRE 2 B&H Photo A ridiculously expensive (but good) pre-amp. Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable Kit For iPad Pro - Adjustable stand for iPad Pro & Pencil, designed for professionals and designers. Includes PencilStand & ArmRest: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Brother HLL8350CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled: Electronics David's color laser printer. The Best Standing Desks: Reviews by Wirecutter | A New York Times Company VARIDESK 49900 - Height-Adjustable Standing Desk Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Color Duplex Desk Scanner for Mac and PC: Electronics RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand Rode Podcaster Booming Kit Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Mac Synology 4 bay NAS DiskStation DS918+ APC 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port Anker USB 3.0 9-Port Hub + 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port Seagate Expansion 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 IKEA - SIGNUM Cable management eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router

Jul 9, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Matt Gemmell Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Matt Gemmell Matt Gemmell (@mattgemmell) | Twitter Changer (KESTREL Book 1) -by Matt Gemmell The best of my writing - Matt Gemmell The tools I'm using - Matt Gemmell Ulysses OmniOutliner - outlining and writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group GoodNotes Homepage | A new take on note-taking The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Amazon.com: Fitbit Alta Smart Fitness Activity Tracker Amazon.com: Lamicall iPad Stand Canopy – Studio Neat The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Where work happens | Slack Automators David and Rose Orchard’s new Automation deep dive podcast.

Jul 2, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Take advantage of Casper’s limited time Fourth of July offer. Pixelmator The world’s most innovative image editing app. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Set up Visual Voicemail on your iPhone - Apple Support How to use voicemail transcripts on iPhone | iMore Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support How to make and answer phone calls on your iPad | iMore Block phone numbers and contacts on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support Detect and block spam phone calls with third-party apps - Apple Support Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo Ruby Receptionists - Virtual Receptionist Service Google Voice All-in-One Phone, Team Messaging, Video Conferencing | RingCentral VOIP Business Phone Service | PBX | Phone.com Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support iOS 10 tips: How to turn on/off individual read receipts in Apple's Messages app How to filter and disable notifications for iMessages from unknown senders | iMore Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM Use Do Not Disturb on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support How to receive messages from specific contacts in Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone and iPad | iMore Daily tip: How to automatically dial an extension on iPhone | iMore

Jun 25, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MPU Talk MPU Meetup in London – July 9 — MacSparky Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau ProCourse – Professional Discourse Consulting and Development Free Agents - Relay FM How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky Shortcuts: A New Vision for Siri and iOS Automation – MacStories Apple Developer HomePod - Apple So..I bought a HomePod - Hardware - MPU Talk The Apple Park Tote Give Away - MPU Talk Keep all your messages in iCloud - Apple Support How to enable Messages in iCloud | Macworld Canopy – Studio Neat Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Anker Bluetooth Ultra-Slim Keyboard for iPad WhenWorks WhenWorks on the App Store Home Design 3D GOLD on the App Store

Jun 18, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Don McAllister Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Don McAllister (@donmcallister) | Twitter Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Libsyn - Podcast Hosting Services ScreenFlow for Mac Mac Power Users #384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette - Relay FM Podio: Project Management and Collaboration Software | Podio How Siri Shortcuts Can Revolutionize iOS Automation — MacSparky Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Airtable What is TripIt - How it Works Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me Model 3 | Tesla Why David Pogue bought the Honda Clarity hybrid [Video]

Jun 11, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership PDF/A - Wikipedia Paperless — MacSparky Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 The Best All-in-One Printer for 2018: Reviews by Wirecutter Scanbot Pro: Scanner App & Fax on the App Store Scanner Pro on the App Store iOS 11: How to scan documents with the Notes app | 9to5Mac Credit Freeze Guide Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky How to print Mail messages to PDF with 3D Touch on iPhone | iMore PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | PDF Expert macOS Sierra: Rename files, folders, and disks Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software PDF Editor - PDFpen - Edit PDF Files | Smile Software PDFpen Scan+ with OCR, PDF text export on the App Store PDF Expert by Readdle on the App Store iAnnotate 4 — PDFs & more on the App Store GoodReader on the App Store LiquidText PDF Reader on the App Store forScore on the App Store PDFpen 3 – PDF Editor on the App Store Apple Pencil - Apple

Jun 5, 2018

David and Katie share their thoughts on WWDC 2018 including thoughts on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS and watchOS 5 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. StoryWorth : A new way to bring the family together. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2018 - Apple iOS 12 Preview - Apple macOS - Mojave Preview - Apple watchOS 5 Preview - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple Connected at the Keynote The small details of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, and more - Six Colors iOS 12: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS Mojave: The MacStories Overview – MacStories watchOS 5: The MacStories Overview – MacStories macOS 10.14 Mojave System Requirements – 512 Pixels

May 28, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Pixelmator Pro The world’s most innovative image editing app Hover : Show the world what you’re passionate about with 10% off your first purchase Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to Choose the Best Mesh Wireless System For Your Home - The Mac Observer Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Evernote nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Notes App: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Ulysses Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Amazon.com: Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Portable External Hard Drive Mac Power Users #408: Revisiting Emergency Preparedness - Relay FM Amazon.com: RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Stand iPhone Field Guide, Version 1.1 — MacSparky Mail Act-On Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock 42mm Black Sport Loop - Regular - Apple PG Music - Band-in-a-Box for Mac

May 21, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #49: Mac Maintenance - Relay FM iStat Menus Bartender 3 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How to reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac - Apple Support 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky What is Console on macOS Sierra and why should you care? | iMore How to use Activity Monitor on your Mac - Apple Support How to remove startup programs in macOS Sierra and earlier OS X? How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support How to use Optimized Storage on the Mac | iMore CleanMyMac 3 Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Setapp | A suite of Mac apps for all tasks DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac OmniDiskSweeper and OmniWeb - The Omni Group Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more Titanium Software - OnyX Cocktail - A perfect mixture for macOS Malwarebytes for Mac—Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes Amazon.com: iKlear iPod Cleaning Kit For All Apple Products About macOS Recovery - Apple Support DiskWarrior 5 TimeMachineEditor Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Enabled Amphetamine on the Mac App Store How to clean your Apple products - Apple Support FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky The iPhone Field Guide 1.1 is now out. Also, the PDF version is now available. YouTube - Oscar trash extension

May 14, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Marco Arment Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Marco.org Marco Arment (@marcoarment) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Under the Radar - Relay FM Mac Power Users #99: Workflows with Marco Arment - Relay FM Overcast 4.2: The privacy update – Marco.org Overcast versus Apple Podcasts — MacSparky Amazon.com: Samsung T5 Portable SSD iStat Menus The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Fixing the MacBook Pro – Marco.org Amazon.com : Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Full Frame Digital SLR Camera Amazon.com : Sony a7R III 42.4MP Full-frame Camera Soulver | Acqualia Tower - The most powerful Git client for Mac and Windows Cloud Backup for Mac and Windows | Encrypted Online Backup | Arq Backup

May 7, 2018

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Microsoft Office Pricing Pages - Apple Numbers - Apple Keynote - Apple iTunes Card Deals (@itunescarddeals) | Twitter About collaboration for Pages, Numbers, and Keynote - Apple Support Buy Apple Pencil - Apple

Apr 30, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Setapp, from Macpaw : More than 100 powerful apps for your Mac The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Echo Spot David's Viozon iPad Stand The trick is turning your iPad into portrait mode and then writing your butt off. Kindle Oasis They've come a long way since generation 1. AutoSleep Logitech Base You too can spend $100 to slowly charge your iPad Pro. Apps - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David's Anker Charger Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Stand David's Logitech K760 Keyboard Seagate 5 TB USB Power Drives David's collecting them like baseball cards. The MacCast with Adam Christianson iCloud: What is iCloud Notes? Synology Inc. The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Sleep Cycle alarm clock Drafts. Where Text Starts. | Drafts PiPifier for iPad Expands Picture in Picture Support to More Safari Videos – MacStories Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector for 100/1000 Base Overlay Contact Information On Wallpaper LiveUseful on the App Store GrayKey iPhone unlocker poses serious security concerns - Malwarebytes Labs | Malwarebytes Labs Set up your Medical ID in the Health app on your iPhone - Apple Support Amazon.com: iPhone X Case, ESR Slim Clear Soft TPU Cover Amazon.com: Belkin 6-Outlet SurgeMaster Wall-Mount Surge Protector 38mm Saddle Brown Classic Buckle - Apple 38mm White Sport Band - Apple Overlay Contact Information on Wallpaper | Rosemary Orchard

Apr 23, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Mack Weldon : Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off your first order with the code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Field Guide — MacSparky iBooks Author - Apple Pages - Apple Ulysses Trello Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky Home - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM From brainstorm to outline: Why I use OPML | Macworld Pages, iBooks Author, and eBooks creation: Everything you need to know | iMore Create a book in Pages - Apple Support Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos

Apr 15, 2018

Writer, photographer, geek, and all-around nice guy Andy Ihnatko joins us this week while Katie attempts to avoid electrocution. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ulysses : The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Get 3 months free. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile 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 from Smile. Guest Starring: Andy Ihnatko Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Andy Ihnatko's Celestial Waste of Bandwidth – The blog of Andy Ihnatko, intermittently-beloved technology journalist. Andy Ihnatko (@Ihnatko) | Twitter X10 (industry standard) - Wikipedia iOS - Home - Apple Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue HomePod - Apple Amazon Echo Andy's Eve Mac mini - Apple Can you fix an iPad that went through a wood chipper Dropbox SuperDuper! Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices Scrivener | Literature & Latte Ulysses The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - YouTube iPad Pro - Apple Andy's iPad Keyboard Apple Pencil - Apple Logitech Crayon Digital iPad Pencil for Students - en-us Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support Andy's Camera Moment: Gear and Travel Company for Mobile Photography | Moment Adafruit Industries, Unique & fun DIY electronics and kits Arduino - Home

Apr 9, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application to make your Mac as good as new. Get 20% off. Audible : Helping you be a better you. Start your free trial today. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Please Review: Mac Power Users macOS - Safari - Apple How to start using Safari on Mac | iMore Pin frequently visited websites in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Safari for Mac: Keep a reading list in Safari Apple - Safari - Safari Extensions Gallery Instapaper DuckDuckGo Search Engine Chrome Web Store - Extensions Chrome Web Browser Download Firefox — Free Web Browser Choosy: A smarter default browser for macOS Opera iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Google Chrome on the App Store Dolphin Web Browser for iPad on the App Store 1Password Grammarly Ghostery Makes the Web Cleaner, Faster and Safer! Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads! Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote Downie on Setapp | Ultimate YouTube video downloader My Feed | Honey Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com Facebook Container Extension: Take control of how you’re being tracked | The Firefox Frontier Amazon Assistant 1Blocker on the App Store The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero

Apr 1, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Mike Schmitz Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mike Schmitz (@BobbleheadJoe) | Twitter Thou Shalt Hustle: Pushing Past Average: Mike Schmitz: 9781508457749: Amazon.com: Books Bookworm – Podcast Book Club Mike Schmitz - The Productivity Show - podcast by Asian Efficiency Mike Schmitz, Author at The Sweet Setup Asian Efficiency: Time Management and Productivity - Asian Efficiency Apple iPad Tutorials, iPhone Tutorials and Mac Tutorials from ScreenCastsOnline Macstock Conference & Expo | July 21 & 22 2018 • A conference for the Mac and iOS community Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support Sleep Cycle alarm clock on the App Store Amazon.com: elago W3 Stand for Apple Watch 15 Quick Tips to Boost iOS Productivity - Asian Efficiency GoodNotes Homepage Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router Blue Cherry MX Switch Mechanical Keyboards Sleep Cycle alarm clock AutoSleep Review: Dell Ultra HD 4K 24" Monitor P2415Q — Katie Floyd Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen Mac Power Users #332: Other Uses For Keynote - Relay FM Sketchnotes - Designer Mike Rohde Mac Power Users #120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde - Relay FM f.lux: software to make your life better ScreenFlow for Mac - Download Bitsbox - Coding for Kids Paper by FiftyThree | Simple Sketch App Steal Like An Artist, a book by Austin Kleon Everything is a Remix Remastered (2015 HD) on Vimeo Home - MindNode Keyboard Maestro 8.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS

Mar 26, 2018

David chats with Jocelyn Glei of the Hurry Slowly podcast about killing distractions, disconnecting from our devices and getting more done by doing less. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jocelyn Glei Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership JOCELYN K. GLEI writes about work & creativity. HURRY SLOWLY is a podcast about pacing yourself, hosted by Jocelyn K. Glei Tweets by Jocelyn K. Glei (@jkglei) – Twitter UNSUBSCRIBE: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distractions, and Get Real Work Done • Jocelyn K. Glei Amazon.com: Apogee Duet USB Audio Interface for iPad & Mac Apogee MetaRecorder App - Apogee Electronics Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote SM7B Vocal Microphone | Shure Americas Amazon.com: Etubby Upgraded Microphone Suspension Boom Literature & Latte Ulysses Change Your Screen to Grayscale to Combat Phone Addiction ★reeder Unread Edison Mail Flexibits | Cardhop for Mac | The contacts app you'll actually want to use. Inbox Pause: Fight Back Against Email Overload Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X Keyboard Maestro 8.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Zencastr Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Exacompta FAF Desk Pads | Classic Office Products Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks

Mar 19, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Star Trek Remembers Professor Stephen Hawking – TrekMovie.com Home Security Systems from SimpliSafe Amazon.com : Ring Video Doorbell Pro (Existing Doorbell Wiring Required) : Camera & Photo Nest Hello video doorbell | Nest Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Indoor 1080p HD Security Camera Amazon.com : Canary Flex Indoor Outdoor HD Security Camera The Omni Group HomePod review: Stop, Look, and Listen - Six Colors Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook for iPhone X | 3-in-1 leather wallet case, display stand and removable shell (brown): Cell Phones & Accessories Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks iBooks Author - Apple HomePod - Apple Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Baron Fig • Tools for Thinkers - Premium paper notebooks, pens and backpacks Amazon.com: HooToo USB C Hub With Ethernet, HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB ports USB C Network Adapter for MacBook Pro & Type C Windows Laptops - Silver: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Anker Premium USB-C Mini-Dock with 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 4K HDMI Port, SD Card Port, Ethernet Port, and a USB-C Input Port for Macbook, Chromebook, and More: Computers & Accessories Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook for iPhone X | 3-in-1 leather wallet case, display stand and removable shell (brown): Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Performance USB Chargers – SnapPower Performance Mouse MX - Rechargeable Wireless Mouse - Logitech Amazon.com: Apple Magic Trackpad 2 (MJ2R2LL/A): Computers & Accessories Stylus Pens for Intuos and Bamboo Tablets | Wacom BookBook for iPhone | Twelve South Amazon.com: iPhone X Case MoKo Crystal Clear Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router Star Wars: The Last Jedi on iTunes

Mar 12, 2018

Katie and David share their favorite business workflows including managing email, calendaring, TextExpander tips, reducing paper, managing PDFs, billing, communicating and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Email Field Guide — MacSparky Deferred Email — MacSparky Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Mailbutler | Home Mail Act-On Videos | TextExpander TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky Automatically Add Recipient's Name to Email with TextExpander — MacSparky Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail Hyper-Scheduling Mechanics — MacSparky Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World: Cal Newport Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Acuity Online Appointment Scheduling Virtual Receptionist & Live Call Answering Service | Ruby Receptionists Free Audio Conferencing | FreeConferenceCall.com Easier Conference Call Planning with TextExpander — MacSparky Doodle OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group PDFpenPro for Mac | Smile Fixing the Print to PDF Trick for High Sierra — MacSparky Bronson Watermarker PDF on the Mac App Store Bulk Convert Word Documents to Watermarked PDF files — Katie Floyd Simple Online Time Tracking Software - Harvest FreshBooks Downgrade Your QuickBooks Online Plan — Katie Floyd Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Scanner Pro on the App Store Scanbot Scanner: Scan Doc, PDF on the App Store iOS 10 How-To: Print to PDF from anywhere in iOS using 3D Touch | 9to5Mac Default Folder X

Mar 5, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : The Internet’s favorite mattress. Get $50 off select mattresses with the code ‘MPU’. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up - Wed, Mar 7, 2018 Presentations — MacSparky Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Stock Photos, Royalty Free Images, Vectors, Footage | Depositphotos You're Mac — MacSparky Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking MindNode OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Google Slides Haiku Deck: Presentation Software and Online Presentation Tools Presentation Software | Prezi Slides – Create and share presentations online Comicraft - The World's Greatest Comic Book Fonts The rules of Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote cartoons Share and Discover Knowledge on LinkedIn SlideShare The Fancy Satechi BT Remote The Simple Satechi BT Remote

Feb 26, 2018

There are hundreds of settings buried within iOS David and Katie talk through some of their favorite options and settings for tweaking iOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Grove Technologies : Helping people and businesses unlock the hidden potential of Macs. Use this link for 25% off. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac ABA TECHSHOW 2018 The MacSparky Newsletter Facebook Group - iOS Settings Discussion iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Parental Controls: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero Family Sharing - Apple Support How to use the Do Not Disturb while driving feature - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support My Photo Stream FAQ - Apple Support How to set up and start using Photo Stream on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC | iMore How to find your custom ringtones after iTunes dumped them | Cult of Mac Cleartones Let Folks Through 'Do Not Disturb' With Emergency Bypass - The Mac Observer Screencast: Wrangling Notifications — MacSparky ViewExif on the App Store Remove Location Data From Your Photos Before Sharing Them The Super Simple VPN You Can Trust | Encrypt.me Mac Power Users #244: When Bad Things Happen - Relay FM Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support Use and customize Control Center on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Feb 19, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets Home | Rosemary Orchard Tweets by Rosemary (@rosemaryorchard) – Twitter Rosemary Orchard (@rosemary_orchard) • Instagram photos and videos Mac Power Users - Home | Facebook Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Pythonista for iOS Amazon.com: HooToo Wireless Travel Router Amazon.com: HooToo USB C Hub With Ethernet, HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB ports Amazon WorkSpaces - Virtual Desktops in the Cloud Oracle VM VirtualBox Run Windows Software on Mac with CrossOver | CodeWeavers Parallels: Mac & Windows Virtualization, Manage Mac, VDI & RDS Solutions Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Overcast HomePod - Apple Amazon.com: Anker USB Type-C Premium 5-Port 60W USB Wall Charger Keyboard Maestro 8.0.5: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software PDFpenPro - Mac PDF Editor - PDF Tools | Smile Software OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Drafts | Agile Tortoise TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia PhpStorm: Lightning-Smart IDE for PHP Programming by JetBrains Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Calendar Paste - Schedule and organize recurring events, painlessly Contrast | Launch Center Pro Day One Tweetbot for iOS DraftCode - PHP for iPhone and iPad Launcher for iOS from Cromulent Labs TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip Planner FlightView Flight Tracker Mapstr - Your Places, Your World

Feb 12, 2018

Programmer and entrepreneur Manton Reece is here this week to share how he's using Apple gear to program and run his own business. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Manton Reece Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Manton Reece Micro.blog Manton Reece (@manton2) | Twitter Mac Power Users #226: Workflows with Manton Reece Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Drafts | Agile Tortoise Dropbox Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Ulysses Review: Clipstart for Mac organizes video sans flashy features | Ars Technica Stripe.com - Payment processing for internet businesses Marketing Automation - Sell More Stuff | MailChimp Baremetrics: Subscription Analytics & Insights for Stripe, Braintree, Recurly and more! Acorn 6 | Full Featured Photo Editor for the Mac Transmit 5 Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Paw – The most advanced API tool for Mac Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac Omni Roadmap 2018 - The Omni Group ★reeder Feedbin FastScripts Get secure, reliable email hosting – FastMail

Feb 5, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Simple Contacts : Contact lens prescriptions from home: Use offer code MPU for $30 off your contact lenses Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 2018 Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite Facebook Overhauls News Feed to Focus on What Friends and Family Share - The New York Times How to use Twitter lists The Case for RSS — MacSparky Reeder 3 on the App Store Unread: RSS Reader on the App Store Feedly Instapaper Keep a reading list in Safari on Mac - Apple Support Texture - Unlimited Access To 200+ Digital Magazines Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Amazon.com: Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Cooker Which Kindle should you buy? - Six Colors Kindle Paperwhite E-reader All-New Kindle Oasis Audible.com Movies Anywhere MoviePass | Watch New Movies in Theaters VUDU - In Mobile Disc to Digital Battlestar Galactica - Portlandia on IFC - YouTube TiVo Roamio OTA DVR | Antenna DVR and Streaming | 1TB Storage AntennaWeb.org - Antenna Signal Prediction Apple TV 4K - Apple Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote News - Apple Overcast Amazon.com Help: Listen to Your Flash Briefing

Jan 28, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: John Siracusa Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #237: Catching Up with John Siracusa - Relay FM Tweets by John Siracusa (@siracusa) – Twitter Hypercritical Accidental Tech Podcast Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM John Siracusa | Ars Technica Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 12 Google Photos - All your photos organized and easy to find Online Data Backup | Offsite, Onsite & Cloud | Crashplan Peter principle - Wikipedia Google Docs ARM architecture - Wikipedia Power Mac G5 - Wikipedia Campo Santo - Firewatch Edith Finch The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild for the Nintendo Switch™ home gaming system and Wii U™ console – Official Site

Jan 22, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Facebook: Mac Power Users Podcast Group Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Backing Off Defer Dates: An OmniFocus Experiment — MacSparky OmniFocusField Guide — MacSparky OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Crucial MX500 250GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD iCloud: Use iCloud Photo Library on your Apple TV How to Use iCloud Photos as a Screensaver on Apple TV Magic Fireplace on the App Store Get organized. Work smarter. Remember everything. | Evernote Amazon.com: Skooba R750-300 Cable Stable Amazon.com: DYMO LabelManager 160 Handheld Label Maker Amazon.com:Clear Over the Door Hanging Shoe Organizer Amazon.com: IKEA - SIGNUM Cable management Amazon Echo Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Elgato Eve Light Switch, Connected Wall Switch for iOS Amazon.com: Wemo Bridge - Works with Apple HomeKit Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug openHAB Laundroid robot folds clothes... and undies - YouTube Amazon.com: Anker Universal Magnetic Car Mount Amazon.com: RAVPower Fast Wireless QI Wireless Charging Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Doodle WOOLNUT | We make Leather Covers & Sleeves for MacBooks Amazon.com: Shure BETA 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone Amazon.com: R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero: Cell Phones & Accessories

Jan 14, 2018

In this episode, David and Katie share some of their favorite apps and workflows for getting work done on the iPad. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dropbox iCloud - iCloud Drive - Apple Eternal Storms Software - Yoink for Mac and iPad Yoink and Gladys, two great new iOS 11 shelf apps | Cult of Mac Gladys — BRU.BUILD The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Dragon NaturallySpeaking - world's best-selling speech recognition software | Nuance Meet the Grammarly Mobile Keyboard for iOS | Grammarly Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group DraftTable - Professional iPad Pro Stand | ElevationLab OmniPlan - project management for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Trello Where work happens | Slack Home - MindNode OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Ulysses Scrivener | Literature & Latte Byword - Markdown text editor app for Mac, iPhone and iPad. iCab - Downloads iBooks Author - Apple

Jan 7, 2018

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Postbox : The Power Email App Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Mac Power Users #235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Mac Power Users #331: Stephen Hackett: Collector of Macs - Relay FM Free Agents #25: Breadcrumb of My Life, with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM 512 Pixels - YouTube Sales CRM & Pipeline Management Software | Pipedrive Trello Where work happens | Slack Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work Google Sheets - create and edit spreadsheets online, for free. Remember The Milk: Online to-do list and task management To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group OmniFocus — MacSparky eero Plus: Worry Free Wifi Security | eero Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Video: Q&A/Studio Tour – 512 Pixels Nest Secure alarm system. | Nest The Gear I Use – 512 Pixels Sound Devices USBPre 2 - Microphone Interface USBPRE 2 Amazon.com: Tascam US-2x2 USB Audio Interface Amazon.com : Sony a7R II Full-Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera, Body Only (Black) (ILCE7RM2/B) : Musical Instruments Amazon.com : Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Why I'm considering the iMac Pro | iMore Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder — Overcast MilGraCom — High Sierra Media Key Enabler

Dec 31, 2017

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Color Duplex Scanner for Mac and PC DocumentSnap: Going Paperless And The Paperless Office Paperless — MacSparky Automatically OCR PDFs with Hazel and PDFPen (2017 Edition) — Katie Floyd Ulysses Grammarly Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Hazel — MacSparky Dropbox The State of Cloud Syncing and Collaboration — MacSparky How to add a family member to a shared iCloud storage plan in iOS 11 | iMore Harvest iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Amazon.com: Ring Video Doorbell Pro Amazon.com : Canary - All-in-One Home Security Device Amazon.com : Canary - Flex iOS - CarPlay - Apple Amazon.com: Pioneer AppRadio 4 SPH-DA120 (Katie's CarPlay System) Keyboard Maestro 8.0.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Star Wars: The Last Jedi on iTunes (Available for Pre-Order)

Dec 24, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MDM Deals - Find great apps at great prices with a free daily curation of fantastic deals on fantastic apps & movies! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Guest Starring: Alex Cox Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Do By Friday Tweets by Alexandra Coxmas 🎄 (@AlexCox) – Twitter Tweets by Do By Friday (@dobyfriday) – Twitter Top Scallops Pop Culture Collectible Figures | Sideshow Collectibles Cards Against Humanity Tabletop Deathmatch Steve Jobs Legendary Inventor Sixth Scale Figure by Damtoys | Sideshow Collectibles Home - PodCon Cards Against Humanity Saves America Cards Against Humanity - Chicago Offices - Office Snapshots Final Cut Pro X - Apple iZotope | Audio Plug-in Software for Music & Post Production Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Best productivity apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Readdle The Omni Group To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Meet Google Keep – Save your thoughts, wherever you are – Keep – Google Trello Anker | Home Credit Card Processing - Accept Credit Cards Anywhere | Square Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Welcome to AgileBits Instapaper Overcast Contrast | Launch Center Pro TextExpander | Communicate Smarter Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Raspberry Pi - Teach, Learn, and Make with Raspberry Pi Roboism - Relay FM TWO HEADED GIRL

Dec 17, 2017

"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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David's Yule Playlist David's carefully curated list of holiday-themed jazz for Apple Music. iHome ISP6X Wi-FI Smart Plug Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug iHome iSP100B12TX iSP100 Wifi Outdoor Smart Plug, Water Resistant Ring Video Doorbell Pro Elgato Eve Door & Window - Wireless Contact Sensor LUTRON PD-3PCL-WH Caseta Wireless Plug-In Smart Lamp Dimmer Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Eve | elgato.com IFTTT helps your apps and devices work together - IFTTT Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Rogue Amoeba | Airfoil: Wireless audio around your house Evite Mobile ElfYourself® SketchParty TV | Apple TV Party Game Super Beat Sports – Musical sports for Nintendo Switch Fibbage | Jackbox Games Spaceteam — A Game of Cooperative Shouting for Phones and Tablets Pixelmator Pro Online Photo Printing | Snapfish BusyContacts - The Best Contact Manager App for Mac Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com Amazon Fire Cloud Delivered Enterprise Security by OpenDNS Finally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works | eero Glympse

Dec 11, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code MPU10 to save $10 on a new subscription Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #269: Emergency Preparedness for Geeks - Relay FM The Best Emergency Preparedness Supplies: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company Mobile Apps | American Red Cross Dark Sky Weather on the App Store Florida Storms on the App Store QuakeFeed Earthquakes on the App Store QuakeWatch: Latest Earthquakes on the App Store Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1 Compact Portable Charger Amazon.com: Anker 20100mAh Portable Charger PowerCore Amazon.com: Skiva CB137 USBLink Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Sync Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Q-Kit - Travel Accessories - Travel Pouches – TOM BIHN Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, ULTRA COMPACT The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services The Best Indoor HDTV Antenna: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company

Dec 3, 2017

Game developer and former Sony executive Shahid Kama Ahmad shares his Apple hardware, software, and workflows for getting work done. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU10 to save $10 on a new subscription". Fracture Bring your photos to life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Start sleeping ahead of the curve. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’. Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shahid Kamal Shahid Kamal Ahmad (@shahidkamal) | Twitter shahidkamal.com Remaster - Relay FM Amazon.com: Microsoft Universal Foldable Keyboard Metal 2 - Apple Developer TOM BIHN - Travel Bags - Laptop Bags - Backpacks - Totes Creative England - Wikipedia Ulysses Get focused. Get started. – iA Scrivener | Literature & Latte ★reeder In Search Of The Perfect Writing Font – iA Amazon.com: USA Filco Ninja Majestouch-2 Keyboard Filco Keyboards Keyboardio: heirloom-grade keyboards for serious typists CHERRY: Innovation at Your Fingertips Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport iThoughts Day One Home - MindNode Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Where work happens | Slack Trello The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Get secure, reliable email hosting – FastMail Unity - Game Engine GameMaker | YoYo Games Nando's – The official worldwide home of Nando's Sublime Text - A sophisticated text editor for code, markup and prose Jim Rohn - Wikipedia

Nov 27, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Timing : The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to get 10% off your purchase of Timing Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Hoodie and Glow T-Shirt Macdrifter The Mac Still Feels Like Home The best laptop ever made – Marco.org iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Amazon.com: FRTMA Magnetic Sleeve for Apple Pencil MyScript Nebo on the App Store GoodNotes 4 on the App Store The Increasingly Rare iPad Deal Killers — MacSparky SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, Postbox, and more Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Device-Framed Screenshots in Workflow Redux Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com Wirecutter | A New York Times Company Black Friday Deals: Wirecutter Reviews | A New York Times Company Wirecutter Deals (@WirecutterDeals) | Twitter Amazon.com: WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN: Computers & Accessories Bluetooth Smart Pointer – Satechi The Code-Free Startup - Build apps without coding Apple Notes Checklist To OmniFocus Fax to Email / Email to Fax | SRFax - Online Fax Service Amazon.com | Eagle Creek EC0A2VHV010 Pack-It Full Cube Set iMazing | iPhone, iPad & iPod Manager for Mac & PC Amazon.com: Silicon Power C80 64GB Type C Swivel Dual Flash Drive Amazon.com | Eagle Creek Pack It Cube Set Amazon.com: Travel Smart by Conair All-in-One Adapter with USB

Nov 20, 2017

Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance Open : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: The MPU Hoodie and Glow T-Shirt are available for a limited time and shipping in time for the holidays to most locations. Order before December 3rd! We’re very excited about these high quality Tees and Hoodies and have worked with our production parter for lower International shipping rates. Get them while they’re hot: https://cottonbureau.com/people/mac-power-users Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership “MPU Hoodie” graphic zip-up hoodie by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau “MPU Glow T-Shirt” graphic tee by Mac Power Users. | Cotton Bureau Amazon.com: Wacom Intuos Pro digital graphic drawing tablet for Mac Amazon: Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Caseta Wireless Pico Remote for Audio, Works with Sonos Classic Mac Apple Watch Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock Kwikset Kevo Bluetooth Smart Lock Kwikset 909 SmartCode Electronic Deadbolt Panobook – Studio Neat Kaweko sport AL - JetPens.com Amazon.com: USB Type-C, Anker Premium 5-Port 60W USB Wall Charger Amazon.com: Nomad Ultra Rugged Universal Cable Micro USB/USB Type-C/Lightning Amazon.com: Sandisk Ultra 64GB Dual Drive USB Type-C Glif – Studio Neat Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Apple Moment, Inc @ Amazon.com: Amazon.com: olloclip+iphone mophie wireless charging base - Apple Amazon.com: Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad, Wireless Charger Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for iMac Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for MacBook Amazon.com: Twelve South HiRise for iPhone/iPad Amazon.com: French Press Coffee & Tea Makers 8 Cup Amazon.com: Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle Amazon.com: KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (1 eero + 2 eero Beacons) Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote AirPods - Apple Home Chef Meal Delivery The best meal kit delivery services of 2017 Amazon.com : DJI Mavic Pro : Camera & Photo The Best Standing Desks: Wirecutter Reviews Amazon.com: Star Wars R2-D2 USB Car Charger Amazon.com: R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero: Cell Phones & Accessories HomePod - Apple Leather Sleeve for 12‑inch MacBook - Midnight Blue - Apple Amazon.com: Twelve South BookBook CaddySack Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder - 1-pack: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit router Amazon.com: Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder Amazon.com: Spigen Thin Fit iPhone X Case Amazon.com: Mount Metal Plate with Adhesive for Magnetic Amazon.com: Anker Universal Magnetic Car Mount App Camp 2020: Help us expand to 3 new cities! | Indiegogo St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Nov 13, 2017

Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Austin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Travel Photographer — Austin Mann iPhone X Camera Review: Guatemala — Austin Mann Austin Mann (@austinmann) | Twitter Austin Mann (@austinmann) • Instagram photos and videos Peak Design | Gear For Creative, Adventurous People Glif – Studio Neat iPhone X: Cases, Battery Cases, and Lenses | Moment Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon.com: DJI Phone Camera Gimbal OSMO Amazon.com: Anker Wireless Charger Charging Pad iPhone 8 Plus Camera Review: India — Austin Mann Cortex Camera on the App Store Amazon.com : Lume Cube Photography Amazon.com: Anker 40W/8A 5-Port USB Charger Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Lightning to USB A Cable - 4 Inches Amazon.com: Skiva CB137 USBLink Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Shot on iPhone Club

Nov 5, 2017

App developer and business owner "Underscore" David Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! TextExpander from Smile 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 from Smile. Guest Starring: David Smith Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) | Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM Developing Perspective MacBook Pro - Apple iMac Pro - Apple Dropbox Irradiated Software - SizeUp - The Missing Window Manager Watch - Apple Xcode - Apple Developer Photoshop Sketch - The digital design toolkit TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X Soulver | Acqualia Excel 2016 by Microsoft - Spreadsheet Software | Office Pivot table - Wikipedia OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Buy Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC | Photo editing and organizing software iStat Menus Caffeine for Mac - Download Download Amphetamine - MajorGeeks

Oct 30, 2017

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, This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Robert Spivack Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership DoItForMe.Solutions Tweets by DoItForMe.Solutions (@DIFM_Solutions) – Twitter Tweets by Robert Spivack (@SpivR) – Twitter Robert Spivack (@spivr) • Instagram photos and videos Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Starter Kit Lutron Pico Remote Control for Audio, Sonos Endorsed iOS - Home - Apple Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Zigbee - Wikipedia Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue SmartThings. Add a little smartness to your things. Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management Nest All-new Echo (2nd Generation) Z-Wave - Wikipedia Caseta® Wireless – Overview Lutron Pico Wireless control Overview Insteon Indigo Domotics - Advanced Mac-based Smart Home Hub WEMO: Your Home from Anywhere Smart WiFi Thermostats by ecobee | Ring Video Doorbell for Your Smartphone | Ring KRACK - Wikipedia Synology Inc. Eve Door & Window | elgato.com ONVIF - Wikipedia SecuritySpy - Mac NVR Video Surveillance Software - Ben Software Video door intercom for iOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, Smartphone and Tablet Josh.ai | Voice Control - Artificial Intelligence - Smart Home Automation Home Automation and Smart Home Systems | Control4 Control Systems for Home Automation, Campus & Building Control by Crestron Electronics Smart Home Automation | Savant Amazon Echo Plus — with built-in smart home hub Philips Hue A19 Starter Kit

Oct 23, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPhone Preorder Lessons Learned — Liss is More iPhone X - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple Buy and Sell Used Cell Phones and Electronics | Gazelle AppleCare - Apple All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd KRACK - Wikipedia Kensington Expert Wireless Presenter with Green Laser Pointer and Cursor Control (K72426AM) HomePod - Apple All-new Echo (2nd Generation) with improved sound, powered by Dolby, and a new design - Charcoal Fabric Google Home – Smart Speaker & Home Assistant – Google Store Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Echo Dot (2nd Generation) - Black Echo Show - Black Echo Look | Hands-Free Camera and Style Assistant with Alexa-includes Style Check to get a second opinion on your outfit Introducing Echo Spot - Black Twitter. It's what's happening. Facebook Instagram Snapchat – the fastest way to share a moment! Where work happens | Slack

Oct 16, 2017

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Balance : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls - Help Us Expand to 3 New Cities Membership - Relay FM Facebook Mac Power Users - Home Top Four - Relay FM Macintosh 128K - Wikipedia iMac (Intel-based) - Wikipedia macOS - Wikipedia Apple AirPods - Wikipedia MacBook Air - Wikipedia iOS 11 - Wikipedia Apple Watch - Wikipedia Sonos | Wireless Speakers and Home Sound Systems Amazon.com: Sonos Play:1 Amazon.com: Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar Fujitsu ScanSnap - For your productive, mobile, paperless, efficient life Amazon.com: Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Document Scanner Automatic: Connect Your Car to Your Digital Life Synology Inc. Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Lutron Electronics, Inc. - Dimmers And Lighting Controls Amazon.com: Echo (2nd Generation) Amazon Echo Dot - Add Alexa to any room CarPlay - Wikipedia 1Password OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software TextExpander: Mac & Windows Communication Tool Increases Productivity 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky Home - Dropbox Keyboard Maestro 8.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Ulysses forScore Reeder for iOS Tweetbot for iOS Apps – Marco.org Use the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support iWork - Apple Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Safari (web browser) - Wikipedia Apple Pencil - Wikipedia iPad Pro - Wikipedia Leather Sleeve for 10.5‑inch iPad Pro - Black - Apple Overcast ProCam 5 - Home Remote Receptionist for Your Business Use the Health app on your iPhone or iPod touch - Apple Support Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM LumeCube | Portable, Durable, Powerful Lights for Photo and Video Anker | Home Amazon.com: Anker Astro E1 Candy-Bar Portable Charger Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 Sphero | Connected Toys Amazon.com: Skiva Cord2Go Duo Retractable Flat Charge and Sync 2-in-1 Cable Trello Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Quip Simple Online Time Tracking Software - Harvest Where work happens | Slack Google Docs - create and edit documents online, for free. Free Grammar Checker | Grammarly Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Mac Power Users #367: Getting Productive with Michael Hyatt - Relay FM Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #272: Mac Based Small Business - Relay FM Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #253: Life on Mars - Relay FM Mac Power Users #383: More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos - Relay FM Mac Power Users #100: Awesome MPU Listeners - Relay FM The Empire Strikes Back - Wikipedia "Star Trek: The Next Generation" Family (TV Episode 1990) - IMDb Ruby Receptionists - Remote Receptionist for your Business

Oct 8, 2017

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". This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: 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". Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter macsparky Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FM Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back - Relay FM Mac Power Users #257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI - Relay FM Geekbench 4 - Cross-Platform Benchmark Amazon K760 Merlin's Keyboard Editorial for iOS Drafts | Agile Tortoise Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Mail Act-On nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com TextExpander: Mac & Windows Communication Tool Increases Productivity Wemo® Switch Smart Plug Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Hue products - Meethue | Philips Lighting Hue Tap Switch Meet the Nest Cam IQ indoor security camera | Nest Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM 5by5 | Back to Work Do By Friday Arlo by NETGEAR: Wireless & AC-Powered Security Cameras Home Security Systems from SimpliSafe

Oct 2, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp Compendium 2017 on the App Store 60 Mac Tips, V1 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume2 — MacSparky 60 Mac Tips, Volume 2 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks 60 Mac Tips, Volume 1 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks macOS High Sierra - Apple macOS High Sierra Review: A Modern Snow Leopard? – 512 Pixels Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector with USB Charging Port Safari 11 Released for macOS Sierra and OS X El Capitan - Mac Rumors Vimeo | The high-quality home for video hosting and watching on Vimeo Quip Video editing and screen recording Software | Telestream ScreenFlow Mac Power Users #384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette - Relay FM iBooks Author - Apple Amazon.com: Contour ShuttleXpress Amazon.com: Shuttle Pro V.2 BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Systematic Overtired

Sep 24, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi iOS 11 - Apple macOS High Sierra - Apple Apple File System - Wikipedia Swift Playgrounds - Apple iOS - Siri - Apple Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support iCloud - Family Sharing - Apple Metal (API) - Wikipedia

Sep 17, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Balance : Find out more about Balance Open and get $2 in Ethereum. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - Keynote September 2017 - Apple Apple Watch Series 3 - Apple Apple TV 4K - Apple iPhone 8 - Apple iPhone X - Apple Daring Fireball: Welcome to the Steve Jobs Theater A visit to Apple Park - Six Colors Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular vs GPS-only: What's the difference? | iMore Apple Watch - Battery - Apple Disney Is the Only Major Hollywood Studio Not Backing Apple's Plan to Sell 4K Films at $20 - Mac Rumors Apple TV Finally Enters the 4K Realm, but It’ll Cost You - TidBITS Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote iPhone X vs. iPhone 8: how to pick between them - The Verge With A11 Bionic, Apple's iPhone takes another big performance step forward - TechRepublic iPhone X: Hands-on and first impressions with Apple’s new iPhone | Macworld With A11 Bionic, Apple's iPhone takes another big performance step forward - TechRepublic Interview: Apple’s Craig Federighi answers some burning questions about Face ID | TechCrunch The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 200, With Special Guest Craig Federighi iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Look how easy it is to bypass the Galaxy Note 8’s security – BGR Spock (mirror) | Memory Alpha Apple AirPower wireless charging pad: Everything you need to know | Macworld iPad — How to harness the power of the new Dock with iOS 11 — Apple - YouTube

Sep 10, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group Celebrating 25 years of making outstanding productivity apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Victor Medina Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership victormedina (@victormedina) | Twitter Make It Last: How To Get, and Keep, Your Legal Ducks in a Row: Victor J. Medina: 9781534850057: Amazon.com: Books Make It Last: Ensuring Your Nest Egg Is Around as Long As You Are: Victor J. Medina Esq.: 9781523977345: Amazon.com: Books CreateSpace: Self Publishing and Free Distribution for Books, CD, DVD How To Write a Book Planning Worksheet Audiobook Creation Exchange (ACX) Audio Transcription Services: MP3s, Video and more... CastingWords MacTrack Legal | Tech conference for Mac-loving Lawyers Consumer Next Steps | Crashplan Backblaze – The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Arq Backup | Cloud Backup for Mac and Windows | Encrypted Online Backup B2 Cloud Storage: The Lowest Priced Online File Storage How to use the Touch Bar on your MacBook Pro - Apple Support On The Touch Bar — Katie Floyd AppleCare+ Anker SoundSync Drive Bluetooth 4.0 Car Receiver AUKEY Bluetooth Receiver Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar Adapter Yoink - Improved Drag & Drop File Management on the Mac App Store Dropzone App Astropad | Turn your iPad into a drawing tablet Boom 3D: The Best Virtual Surround Audio on the Mac App Store World Clock Pro – App Store Jump Desktop (Remote Desktop) - RDP / VNC on the App Store Newton on the Mac App Store New Jersey Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorneys Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store Mail Act-On Belkin 6-Outlet SurgeMaster Wall-Mount Surge Protector Hazel Apple Watch Hermès - Apple How to Pronounce 'Hermés'

Sep 4, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Dan Moren Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Dan Moren Dan Moren (@dmoren) | Twitter Mac Power Users #249: Tech and the Family - Relay FM Connected Apple Family, The: Discover the Rich Apple Ecosystem of the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV | Peachpit The Caledonian Gambit | Dan Moren Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows Mac Power Users #338: Scrivener and Ulysses - Relay FM Mac Power Users #15: Scrivener - Relay FM The Incomparable | Sons of Caledonia (Episode 354) Dan Moren - Çingleton 2011 on Vimeo Writer Beware® - SFWA Cover story and Q&A | Dan Moren Audiobook, signed bookplates, and reviews | Dan Moren Email Marketing Software, Services and Newsletters | MailerLite The best apps. Better together. - Zapier Storyclock Notebook: A Notebook Designed for Screenwriters by Seth Worley — Kickstarter Story Structure 101: Super Basic Stuff Blog: chuck wendig Home | Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America The Rebound: A tech podcast

Aug 27, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Ken Case , Greg Scown , and Dave Teare Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ken Case (@kcase) | Twitter Greg Scown (@macgreg) | Twitter Dave Teare (@dteare) | Twitter iOS 11 Preview - Apple Drag and Drop - iOS iOS 11's Files app FAQ | iMore TextExpander – Productivity App 1Password The Omni Group Mind Node PDFpen Fracture High Sierra Preview - Apple "Vintage" Apple T-Shirt SaneBox Squarespace Ulysses GoodNotes Slack 1Password drag-and-drop demo (w/ direct app integration) Why We Love 1Password Memberships Why we’re switching Ulysses to Subscription New TextExpander—1st Anniversary AutAutomate Expansion of Strings in TextExpander Code. Cook. Read. - By Greg Scown Providing the best possible App Store experience

Aug 20, 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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #386: Must Have Utilities - Relay FM Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store Ring Video Doorbell 2 Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Nomorobo - Robocall Blocking on the App Store TextTool 2 - Transform Your Text on the App Store Hiya Caller ID and Block on the App Store TextGrabber – Real-Time Capture and QR Code Reader on the App Store Pinpoint – Mark Up Screenshots on the App Store Mactracker on the Mac App Store Annotable — Image Annotation & Markup Tool on the App Store AnyFont on the App Store MockUPhone Note: The iOS App Katie referred to in the show has since been removed from the App Store. Gboard — a new keyboard from Google on the App Store Calendar Paste 3 - Schedule events & shift work on the App Store TextExpander + Keyboard on the App Store Glympse -Share GPS location with friends & family on the App Store Linky — Share webpage links, images and text on the App Store IFTTT on the App Store Amazon.com: Chamberlin myq Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Home Security Device Amazon.com: TrackR bravo - Bluetooth Tracking Device Amazon.com: Tile Mate Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Coffitivity on the App Store Relax Melodies: Sleep Sounds, White Noise & Fan on the App Store White Noise on the App Store Flic – Easily delete photos & manage camera roll on the App Store 1Blocker on the App Store Exify - Tools for Photos on the App Store ViewExif on the App Store Workflow on the App Store Hootsuite: Schedule Posts for Twitter & Instagram on the App Store Duet Display on the App Store PriceRadar - Price Tracker for Amazon on the App Store Amazon.com: Star Trek U.S.S Enterprise Remote Control Drone with Lights and Sounds Screens - Remote Desktop, VNC, Screen Sharing on the App Store Message+ on the App Store Astropad Standard on the App Store Stocard - Rewards Cards Wallet on the App Store Transmit on the App Store Doodle: Easy Scheduling on the App Store Backblaze Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store Authy on the App Store Launcher with Notification Center Widgets on the App Store DataMan Pro on the App Store MileIQ Mileage Log – Business Expense Tracker on the App Store AirPort Utility on the App Store Speedtest by Ookla on the App Store

Aug 13, 2017

Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fracture Bring your photos to life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Jason Kimes Links and Show Notes: Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jason's Crouching Man Jason Kimes Jason Kimes (@jakimes) • Instagram photos and videos Jason Kimes (@jakimes) | Twitter Adonit Dash 3 Procreate for iPad GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program Autodesk ReMake 3D Modeling Software | Autodesk

Aug 7, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #45: Finding Files and Tagging - Relay FM BrettTerpstra.com Brett Terpstra (@ttscoff) | Twitter Some suggestions for better tagging - BrettTerpstra.com How to Tag Documents in Files App in iOS 11 on iPhone and iPad OS X: Tags help you organize your files - Apple Support Mavericks and Tagging - BrettTerpstra.com On sorting, tagging and other nerdery - BrettTerpstra.com Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software 3 Ways to Use OS X Tags for Better Search - Alfred Blog Default Folder X LaunchBar 6 Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Systematic Overtired 60 Mac Tips, Volume 1 by David Sparks & Brett Terpstra on iBooks

Jul 30, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Never think about WiFi again. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #272 Free Agents - Relay FM Evernote Quiet: The Power of Introverts Paperless by David Sparks Eero Ruby Receptionists What Do the Different 'Star Trek' Uniform Colors Mean? Domain Names | Hover Build a Website - Squarespace Dropbox Business ScanSnap iX500 Scanner Scanner Pro Scanner App & Fax Hazel 1Password SaneBox MailButler Mail Act-On Boomerang for Gmail Calendly The Best Laser Printer | The Wirecutter Mac Power Users #161: Ben Carter Ben Carter Law – Dymo Twin turbo Endicia Welcome | USPS QuickBooks Harvest – Time Tracking

Jul 27, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. Audible : You can’t make more time, but you can make the most of it. Start your free trial today. Setapp : Pay one monthly fee and get access to the best Mac software around 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Shirantha Beddage Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Shirantha Beddage Shirantha Beddage (@BeddageMusic) | Twitter Apple Distinguished Educators | The ADE Community Education - Apple Distinguished Educator GoodNotes 4 - Notes & PDF on the App Store Amazon.com: Logitech C615 1080p Camera DwayneCam on the Mac App Store Clips - A New Video App - Apple Amazon.com: APC PNET1GB ProtectNet Standalone Surge Protector Amazon.com: Lightning Surge Protector Coaxial Cable: Electronics Amazon.com: APC Back-UPS 600VA UPS Battery Backup & Surge Protector Cocoatech – Makers of Path Finder Black Fog Interactive > TextTool 2 Amazon.com : Child Proof Light Switch Guard Leviton DH6HD-1BZ 600W Decora Smart Dimmer for iOS No Wi-Fi? No problem! Using Apple TV to Mirror Your Device Without WiFI Word Flow Keyboard - GIF, swipe, custom theme on the App Store MyScript Stylus - Handwriting Keyboard on the App Store AirSonos Presentation Font Embedder for Mac PowerPoint Pastebot Paste – smart cloud clipboard history manager for Mac Copy'em Paste - A Superior Clipboard Manager on the Mac App Store Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS MarginNote - an in-depth PDF and EPUB learning app for Mac, iPad,iPhone Amazon.com: Retractable 2-in-1 Cable with Lightning & microUSB Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger, Ultra Compact Membership - Relay FM AirPods - Apple

Jul 23, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Rene Ritchie Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership CMD-D|Masters of Automation iMore | Learn more. Be more. Rene Ritchie (@reneritchie) | Twitter Quebec French profanity What is HEIF: Guide to new image format replacing JPEG in iOS 11 - Macworld UK Mac Power Users - 1Password Pokémon Go: The Ultimate Guide | iMore Trello The Omni Group Notes for Mac: Notes overview Daylite by Marketcircle Glif – Studio Neat Dragon Professional Individual for Mac Dragon Anywhere - Profesional-Grade Mobile Dictation App | Nuance SaneBox Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar Tweetbot for Mac Twitterrific: Making Twitter Extra Terrific Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac Vesper. Collect your thoughts.

Jul 17, 2017

Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM Facebook: What Utilities are "must have"? Amphetamine on the Mac App Store Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plu CleanMyMac 3: The Best Mac Cleanup App for OS X Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control Default Folder X Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN iStat Menus Reflector 2 Mac Features | Mirror, stream, record and more. Aptonic - Dropzone 3 The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc. PopClip for Mac Contacts Cleaner on the Mac App Store Renamer - batch file renamer for Mac Grammarly Screens for Mac Unclutter - Files, Notes and Clipboard Manager for Mac Cocoatech – Makers of Path Finder Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Forecast Bar - Weather, Radar and Alerts on the Mac App Store Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac Titanium Software - OnyX Interact Scratchpad - Convert Text to Contacts! on the Mac App Store Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. HoudahSpot — Powerful File Search Tool for Mac ChronoSync Overview | Mac Sync | Mac Backup | Bootable | Clone | Cloud Storage | Econ Technologies TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup 1Password Photo Privacy on the Mac App Store WiFi Explorer on the Mac App Store Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers CMD-D|Masters of Automation

Jul 10, 2017

Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Kelly Guimont Links and Show Notes: Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Kelly Guimont (@verso) | Twitter Kelly Guimont, Author at The Mac Observer Kelly Guimont | The Incomparable Drafts | Agile Tortoise Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac. Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS Leatherman - Micra, Keychain Size Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Social Media Marketing & Management Dashboard - Hootsuite Buffer - A Smarter Way to Share on Social Media GE 100-watt Single Pole 3-way White Rocker Indoor Light Switch Shop GE Z-wave 15-Amp 120-Volt Wireless Indoor Duplex Wall Outlet Iris by Lowe’s Simplifies Smart Home Management Amazon.com: Anker PowerCore 10000 Amazon.com: Skiva CB137 USBLink Short Lightning Duo 2-in-1 Amazon Echo - Amazon Official Site - Alexa-Enabled Amazon.com: AUKEY USB Wall Charger

Jul 3, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: J.F. Brissette Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jean-François B. (@jfbrsstt) | Twitter Trainers - Jean-François Brissette - macProVideo.com macProVideo.com - Streaming Tutorial-Videos & HD Training Downloads for Audio, Graphics, & Video Editing Software ScreenCastsOnline Late Night With David Pogue - Macworld 2010 - YouTube Mac Power Users #74: Workflows with Don McAllister - Relay FM Mac Power Users #188: Video and Magazine Production with Don McAllister - Relay FM Screen Recording, Screencasting and Video Editing Software | ScreenFlow ScreenFlow 6 on the Mac App Store Tapes: Screencast Sharing on the Mac App Store How to use QuickTime Player - Apple Support How to record parts of your Mac screen with QuickTime Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster Studio Custom Kit: Podcaster ScreenFlow - Wikipedia Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control Desktop Curtain on the Mac App Store SwitchResX - The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your Mac How to Record Your iPhone Screen in OS X Yosemite Reflector 2 | Wireless mirroring & streaming for Android, iOS & Chromebooks ScreenCastsOnline - ScreenFlow Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Alfred - Productivity App for Mac OS X

Jun 25, 2017

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 talk music apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: 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. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter Keynote - Apple Mac Power Users #319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos - Relay FM OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Numbers - Apple Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. Teddy's Numbers Spreadsheet for Presentation Timing There is also a link for using this data in Workflow in the document. Live interactive audience participation | Poll Everywhere Perfect Web Browser - Extraordinary Web Browser for iOS Plickers Magnetic Sleeve for Apple Pencil iPad Pro - Smart Keyboard - Apple GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Notability by Ginger Labs Ulysses Home - MindNode Teddy's Workflow – Teaching Reflection + Table Nebo - The best way to take notes | MyScript MyScript Stylus Handwriting Input Screens VNC Remote Desktop From Any Device | Parallels Access Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Coming to iOS 11: Dropbox support in the new Files app | | Dropbox Blog LiquidText Hogwarts Pensieve | Harry Potter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Home - MindNode Click Metronome on the App Store Chord Cheats & Metronome - Chord diagrams, tone generator and metronome for Watch on the App Store iReal Pro - Music Book & Play Along on the App Store forScore on the App Store PG Music Inc. - Band-in-a-Box, RealBand, and more Charlie Parker - A Night in Tunisia (featuring the Famous Alto Break) - YouTube Start at 1:10 to hear the break but you really should listen to the whole do? Pitch - Tuning App Bluetooth Page Turner Loopy, the live looper app for iPhone and iPad Fake book - Wikipedia Capo 3 - Learn more songs in less time on the Mac App Store

Jun 19, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership How to Get Started with TextExpander for Teams iPad Pro - Apple Dash Sleeve for iPad Pro Amazon.com: iPad Pro 10.5 Case - MoKo Translucent Slim Hard Plastic Bumper Protector / Back Cover for Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Inch 2017 Tablet, Clear (Compatible with iPad Pro Official Smart keyboard): Computers & Accessories WWDC Reflections and Future Hopes — MacSparky A Little iPad Productivity with iOS 11 — MacSparky What's New in HomeKit - WWDC 2017 - Videos - Apple Developer Apple Opens Up HomeKit Platform To Make Smart Product Development Easier - Mac Rumors D-Link Omna 180 Cam HD Camera Kwikset Premis Touchscreen Smart Lock, Works with Apple HomeKit Apple HomeKit Automation Devices Now Compatible with MyQ - Chamberlain New home, New Tech — Katie Floyd How I Use My Synology (Casey's Network Attached for N00bs) — Katie Floyd Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Generation Ring Video Doorbell Pro Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug Amazon Echo Amazon Echo Dot Dual USB Charger Outlet Outdoor Solar Lighting Amazon.com: Eero Pro Wi-Fi System (2nd Generation) ecobee4 Alexa-Enabled Thermostat with Sensor Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Home Security Device Amazon.com: Synology DS916+ Amazon.com: Seagate 4TB IronWolf NAS SATA Drive New 'Wemo Bridge' Will Bring HomeKit Support to Belkin's Wemo Line This Fall - Mac Rumors White Noise on the App Store Amphetamine on the Mac App Store Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices Amazon.com : D-Link Day & Night Wi-Fi Camera How to connect to Synology's VPN Server using a Windows PC or Mac Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT

Jun 9, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: We're releasing this show early due to the timeliness of the announcements. We'll return to our regular production schedule with our next episode on June 19th. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote, June 2017 - Apple WWDC 2017 - Videos - Apple Developer Amazon.com: Prime Video: Amazon Video The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 193, Live From WWDC 2017 Insight on Apple from Craig Federighi — MacSparky iOS 11 Tidbits: Customizable Control Center, One-Handed Keyboard, Type to Siri and More - Mac Rumors CMD-D|Masters of Automation AltConf 2017 Planet of the Apps — Watch on Apple Music. Steve Jobs Introduces the iPod Hi-Fi - YouTube Gazelle - Trade in Your Old iPad For Cash watchOS 4 Preview - Apple macOS High Sierra Preview - Apple MacBook Pro - Apple MacBook - Apple iMac - Apple iMac Pro - Apple iOS 11 Preview - Apple iPad Pro - Apple HomePod - Apple

Jun 4, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Guest Starring: Ed Cormany Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Facebook Group Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V600 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner - Corded: Electronics Amazon.com: Epson Perfection V550 Color Photo, Image, Film, Negative & Document Scanner with 6400 dpi (B11B210201): Electronics Amazon.com: Fujitsu iX500 ScanSnap Document Scanner (PA03656-B305): Electronics ScanDigital | Photo Scanning, VHS to DVD, 8mm Conversion and More! Download iCloud for Windows - Apple Support Pocket Casts Parental Controls & Internet Filtering. — Circle with Disney. Internet. Reimagined.™ Amazon Echo - Amazon Official Site - Alexa-Enabled A Murder Case Tests Alexa's Devotion to Your Privacy | WIRED Lima – The first Cloud that respects your privacy The best apps. Better together. - Zapier Calling all Makers - IFTT iCab Mobile (Web Browser) on the App Store Mail Act-On Email Management for Any Inbox | SaneBox Zero-knowledge proof - Wikipedia deGeo - Geotag Remover, EXIF Viewer Photo Privacy Tool on the App Store AgileBits Blog | Introducing Travel Mode: Protect your data when crossing borders How to use iCloud's Family Sharing with Photos for Mac | iMore Family Sharing - Apple Support A Year of Google Maps & Apple Maps — Justin O'Beirne |OS X Server Tutorials SignatureProfiler MailButler | Your personal assistant for Apple Mail Glif – Studio Neat Interact Scratchpad - Convert Text to Contacts! on the Mac App Store Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Ed Cormany Ed Cormany (@ecormany) | Twitter Simple Beep ABOUT Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Patterns - The Regex App on the Mac App Store Learning Regular Expressions

May 28, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Liana Lehua Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership WWDC Tickets App Camp for Girls Meet-up Bokeh Movie The Tavis Smiley Show Radio Shack TRS-80 Pixel, Phone by Google Google Voice Trello Zapier Airmail Drafts Ulysses WordPress Notability High Tail Adobe Creative Cloud Lightroom and Photoshop Wipster Amazon Echo Show

May 21, 2017

Clayton Morris returns to join Katie and David in sharing more underutilized iOS features, tips, and tricks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Clayton Morris Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) | Twitter Mac Power Users #361: Hidden iOS Features with Clayton Morris - Relay FM How to Create an Archived iTunes Backup - Mac Rumors How to save and back up your Health data on Apple Watch | iMore Apple offers extended three year repair program for iPad Pro Smart Keyboards w/ sticking keys & other ‘functional’ issues | 9to5Mac Gboard — a new keyboard from Google on the App Store TextExpander + Keyboard on the App Store Copied – Copy and Paste Everywhere on the App Store MyScript Stylus - Handwriting Keyboard on the App Store How to correct Siri's pronunciation | Macworld Call the plumber: How to teach Siri about your relationships | Macworld Unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch requires two-factor, not two-step, iCloud protection—what? | Macworld Two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support Theft and Loss Recovery for iOS Users — Fraser Speirs Mac Power Users #350: Accessibility Workflows with Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM YouTube Kids on the App Store

May 14, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iTunes - Apple Steve Jobs keynote - Digital Hub Speech Apple Music iTunes Match Life Size R2-D2 Taylor Swift vs. Apple Music Swinsian Smile Software Spotify Pixelmator Playlist Machinery Amazon Music Amazon Echo Dot Pandora Radio Buddy Rich Live SaneBox Overcast Casper® Downcast Castro Sonos MPU Facebook

May 8, 2017

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Myke Hurley - Relay FM Mac Basics: Notifications keep you informed - Apple Support Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support How to use Notification Center on iPhone and iPad | iMore Setapp | Your shortcut to get the best apps for Mac App Camp For Girls Screencast: Wrangling Notifications — MacSparky Unroll.me Service Faces Backlash Over a Widespread Practice: Selling User Data - The New York Times Amazon.com: Wemo Mini Smart Plug FruitJuice - Active Battery Health and Monitoring on the Mac App Store Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Due — Reminders, Countdown Timers on the App Store ScreenFlow 6 on the Mac App Store BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Reuters on the App Store Download - Relay FM Facebook Group - Mac Power Users

May 1, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Katie Floyd (@katiefloyd) • Instagram photos and videos David really loves Star Wars Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Workflow — MacSparky Using Workflow with Multiple Apps — MacSparky ​A Long Sunset for Workflow — MacSparky Canvas #22: Workflow - The Basics - Relay FM Ulysses Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Synology Inc. Lima – The first Cloud that respects your privacy My Cloud Mirror - Western Digital (WD) BitTorrent - Wikipedia Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times We Can Do Better Hmm ... really? SaneBox's email security Free is Never Free — MacSparky G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More MailTags Mail Act-On Scheduled sending and email reminders | Boomerang for Gmail Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander iCloud - iCloud Drive - Apple Trouble with the iOS 10 Beta "Save to iCloud" Box — MacSparky Packing the Laptop — MacSparky Glad I Brought the Laptop — MacSparky Fujitsu ScanSnap Community - For your productive, mobile, paperless, efficient life Scanbot - the pdf scanner app for iPhone and Android Scanner Pro from Readdle Cloud Delivered Enterprise Security by OpenDNS Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support macOS Sierra: Set up parental controls curbi - free parental controls for Android and Apple mobile devices eero - Finally, WiFi that works Parental Controls & Internet Filtering. — Circle with Disney. Internet. Reimagined.™

Apr 23, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Jamf Now : Manage your Apple devices from anywhere. Get your first three devices free! The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Federico Viticci (@viticci) | Twitter MacStories Club MacStories Connected - Relay FM Remaster - Relay FM Canvas - Relay FM App Stories Canopy – Studio Neat Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard DEVONthink To Go — Your iOS companion to DEVONthink for Mac Notebooks - Your unique notebook on iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC iPad Diaries: Working with Zip Archives – MacStories iPhone and iPad file manager | Video Player | Download Files Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store Apple Acquires Workflow – MacStories App Extensions Are Not a Replacement for User Automation – MacStories GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Amazon.com: Belkin Carrying Case and Stand for Apple Pencil Shoeboxed | Painless Receipt Scanning & Expense Tracking Scanbot - the pdf scanner app for iPhone and Android Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Moleskine ® - Timepage Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Slack: Where work happens TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander

Apr 16, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support NewerTech 14-Piece Portable Toolkit: All the Tools You Need WiFi Explorer Titanium Software - Home CleanMyMac 3: The Best Mac Cleanup App for OS X. Get a Cleaner Mac in Minutes. More Software - The Omni Group DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Use FileVault to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac - Apple Support Use parental controls on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Apr 9, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Guest Starring: Dr. Drang Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership And now it’s all this And now it’s all this Dr. Drang (@drdrang) | Twitter Mac Power Users #95: Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang - Relay FM Mac Power Users #95: Engineering Workflows with Dr. Drang - Relay FM Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Sublime Text: The text editor you'll fall in love with Dr. Drang (@drdrang) | Twitter macsparky Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Macdrifter Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X The Safari 6 URL crisis - All this MailMate Dervish Software | MailHub Dervish Software | MailHub FastMail: Professional email hosting Project Jupyter | Home GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Editorial on the App Store Workflow — Powerful automation made simple. Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Editorial for iOS Prompt 2 Testing OmniGraffle 7.3's built-in JavaScript automation - OmniGraffle / OmniGraffle AppleScript - The Omni Group Forums Sal Saghoian Apple Training Series: AppleScript 1-2-3 Amazon.com: Apple Training Series: AppleScript 1-2-3

Apr 2, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Brave Software | Building a Better Web * Boards | Trello TextExpander – Productivity App | Text Expander Dragon Professional Individual for Mac, v6 - Put your voice to work | Nuance BusyCal - The Best Calendar App for Mac When Can We Meet? | Rick Austin Moleskine ® - Timepage Week Calendar Planner. Group meeting planning made simple. Dash Mounts, Dashboard Mounts for Cell Phones - ProClip USA Gaia GPS | Topo Maps and Hiking Trails App for iPhone, iPad, and Android Mobile Apps | Navionics Mobile FliteDeck and FliteDeck Pro | EFB Charts & Apps | Jeppesen Pinbox - Map Your World INRIX Traffic Maps, Routes & Alerts on the App Store Cartography Comparison: Google Maps & Apple Maps — Justin O'Beirne Capto - The Screen Capture and Video Editing Software for Mac Devonian Times » DEVONthink 2.9.9 imports notes from Apple Notes Notes Exporter Amazon.com: Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 "Regular Size" Right Hand (model # VM4R) - USB Wired: Electronics Medina Slim Brief | A sophisticated 15-inch MacBook Pro briefcase crafted from the finest materials and designed for the digital lifestyle. | Brenthaven

Mar 27, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian Links and Show Notes: Note: This episode was recorded before the announcement of Workflow.app being acquired by Apple Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sal Soghoian Sal Soghoian - Wikipedia Sal Soghoian Sal - MacOSXAutomation macautomation Otto the Automator (@MACAUTOMATION) | Twitter macOS Automation App Extensions Are Not a Replacement for User Automation – MacStories MacScripter iWork and Automation Dictation Commands New Automation Features in OS X Yosemite Omni Group Automation Looking Back, Looking Ahead—2017 Edition - The Omni Group Testing OmniGraffle 7.3's built-in JavaScript automation - OmniGraffle / OmniGraffle AppleScript - The Omni Group Forums Mac Power Users #70: Using Automator with Ben Waldie - Relay FM Mac Power Users #176: Everyday Automation - Relay FM

Mar 19, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Michael Whalen Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Michael Whalen (composer) - Wikipedia Michael's Website Wayne's Computer Amy Robbins-Wilson Bob Magnusson - Wikipedia Arturia - Synclavier V Wolfgang Palm - PPG Apps MorphWiz - Wizdom Music Model 15 App | Moog Music Inc Michael's new Album, Dream Cycle on Amazon Photos of Michael's Studio ▶ Step By Step (Featuring Tommy Hill) in Michael Whalen: "The Basement Songs" 1986-1988

Mar 13, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Links and Show Notes: Note: This episode was recorded before the recent "Vault 7" leak. We will cover that topic in the MPU+ show in two weeks. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Two Factor Auth List Install Google Authenticator - Accounts Help Two-Factor Authentication • Authy Use 1Password as an authenticator for sites with two-factor authentication - 1Password Support How Apple and Amazon Security Flaws Led to My Epic Hacking | WIRED Security - 1Password AgileBits Blog | Three layers of encryption keeps you safe when SSL/TLS fails Secure email: ProtonMail is free encrypted email. Mail for Mac: Sign or encrypt messages for increased security How to encrypt your email | Macworld Encrypting Email on the Mac Is Surprisingly Easy - The Mac Observer Secure Messaging Scorecard | Electronic Frontier Foundation Apple logs every iPhone user’s text message contacts, new leak claims – BGR Slack alters privacy policy to let bosses read your messages - The Verge Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service How to set up macOS Server’s VPN service | Macworld Setting up a VPN on your Synology — Liss is More IP Vanish - VPN Service Provider with Fast, Secure VPN Access Amazon.com: Synology RT2600AC Wi-Fi AC 2600 Gigabit route Home - Ghostery AdBlock. Block ads. Browse faster. Adblock Plus - Surf the web without annoying ads! Tor Project: Anonymity Online DuckDuckGo A guide to your rights at the border - CNN.com What could happen if you refuse to unlock your phone at the US border? | Ars Technica How to encrypt your entire life in less than an hour Security for Living Under the American Regime Wikleaks "Vault7": CIA developed hacks for iPhones, iPads, Apple products - Business Insider

Mar 5, 2017

New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Guest Starring: Michael Hyatt Links and Show Notes: New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt joins in this week to share some ideas about technology and productivity. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Your Virtual Mentor | Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) | Twitter macsparky Nuzzel: News and Newsletters for Smart People Nozbe Task Management Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Encore Episode: A Peek Inside My Toolbox [Podcast] My Top 10 Productivity Hacks [Podcast S07E09] - Michael Hyatt #010: How to Shave 10 Hours Off Your Work Week [Podcast] Slack: Where work happens Use Asana to track your team’s work & manage projects · Asana Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Freedom: Internet, App and Website Blocker SweetProcess · Document Your Standard Operating Procedures With Ease Video Conferencing, Web Conferencing, Webinars, Screen Sharing - Zoom Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote BELAY: Climb Higher With Your Virtual Workforce Free to Focus Pocket Casts

Feb 27, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Guest Starring: Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership BrettTerpstra.com Mac Power Users #45: Finding Files and Tagging - Relay FM Mac Power Users #81: Workflows with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM Mac Power Users #167: Workflows with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM MPU 081: Workflows with Brett Terpstra Mac Power Users #206: Brett Terpstra *drink* - Relay FM Mac Power Users #287: Automation and More with Brett Terpstra - Relay FM Amazon.com: Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480 for Computers, Tablets and Smartphones macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Fibbage | Jackbox Games Fibbage XL on the App Store SketchParty TV | Apple TV Party Game Mobile News Apps | Reuters.com BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg Looking Back, Looking Ahead—2017 Edition - The Omni Group Best of 2016: Mac apps for nerds - BrettTerpstra.com Best of 2016: Mac creativity - BrettTerpstra.com Best of 2016: Mac productivity - BrettTerpstra.com Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Systematic Overtired The Lab - BrettTerpstra.com | Teespring

Feb 19, 2017

Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Katie and David break down what's good and what's bad about the leading map, navigation, and location apps. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Silicon Valley - "It's Apple Maps bad" - YouTube iOS - Maps - Apple Google Maps Free Community-based Mapping, Traffic & Navigation App Transit ETA - ETA 2.1 Tips and Tricks komoot – Cycling and Hiking Maps Welcome | Polarsteps - Automatic Travel Tracker Truck Navigation App | CoPilot Truck Glympse En Route on the App Store MAPS.ME (MapsWithMe), detailed offline maps of the World for iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle Fire and BlackBerry Mobile app - Navigon Kenu - Airframe RAM iPhone Mounts Missing Maps - Helping Vulnerable People

Feb 13, 2017

David and Katie dive deep into calendars and discuss the various cloud calendar services, sharing, calendar apps, best practices, and scheduling services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind mapping easy. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite OmniFocus — MacSparky iCloud: Calendar overview Business Email and Shared Calendars | Office 365 Google Calendar G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More FastMail: Professional email hosting How to share or make iCloud calendars public on iPhone and iPad | iMore iCloud: Share a calendar with others Share your calendar with someone - Calendar Help Create and share a group calendar - G Suite Administrator Help Learn how IFTTT works - IFTTT The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier How to Fight Calendar Spam — MacSparky How to use calendars with Family Sharing | iMore BusyCal Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac Daylite: CRM, Project Management, Scheduling and Team Collaboration Timepage – Calendar by Moleskine on the App Store Calendar and reminder app for iPhone and iPad | Calendars 5 Easy scheduling | Doodle Online meeting and appointment scheduling software Calendly - Scheduling appointments and meetings is super easy with Calendly. Online Appointment Scheduling Software

Feb 5, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get 15% off your first purchase. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Ivan Hemmans Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Ivan's Website Ivan's home on the Internet. Ivan Hemmans on Twitter JamF Bushel for Device Management curbi - free parental controls for Android and Apple mobile devices MobileIron - MDM & Enterprise Mobile Solutions SreenFlow Getting Things Done - Amazon Books The Harmony Remote YNAB. Personal Budget & Finance Software for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android TripIt - Travel Itinerary - Trip Planner Small Business Cloud Accounting Software Free Trial | FreshBooks The Magic Castle ABA TECHSHOW 2017 | Bringing Lawyers & Technology Together

Jan 30, 2017

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Away : Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with the code ‘mpu’. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Facebook - Mac Power Users Group Mail Act-On Dervish Software | MailHub How to trick your iPhone into freeing up storage space Paparazzi! Screen Capture Software for Windows and Mac | Snagit | TechSmith PDFpen - Edit PDF Files | Smile Software Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service ★reeder Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Welcome to Feedly Unread – An RSS Reader Reading List — Katie Floyd Smart information management and web research for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Notability by Ginger Labs Lima – The first Cloud that respects your privacy B2 Cloud Storage: The Lowest Priced Online File Storage Task Management Software | Producteev by Jive Automating expense reports - All this Home - MindNode LiquidText PDF Document Reader: Annotate & Excerpt on the App Store DraftTable | ElevationLab Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen

Jan 22, 2017

This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: This week Clayton Morris joins us to talk about some of our favorite unused and hidden iOS features. Good stuff. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Ticket Join us in Chicago on March 15! Mac Power Users on ... Facebook!? Join are group and pretend Facebook isn't creepy. Clayton Morris Clayton on Twitter Flic - Camera Roll Management & Photo Deletion PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more PhotoSweeper - Fast and powerful duplicate photo cleaner for the Mac - Overmacs Team Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. 3D Touch is More Useful Than I Thought – Part One Allison Sheridan shows off 3D touch. Samsara Timer on the App Store Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email Sleep++

Jan 16, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ministry of Supply : Dress smarter. Work smarter. Get a free pair of Smarter Dress Socks with your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Charles Perry Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Mac Power Users Group on Facebook Charles Perry (@DazeEnd) | Twitter Release Notes 2017: Chicago : Conference : Everything But the Code A Conference About Building Businesses | Release Notes Slack: Where work happens Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Home | LibreOffice - Free Office Suite - Fun Project - Fantastic People Pandoc - About pandoc Amazon.com : LifeSpan TR1200-DT5 Treadmill Desk The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right Metakite Software Big Nerd Ranch: Mobile App Development, Training Programming Guides Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Online Data Backup | Offsite, Onsite & Cloud | Crashplan Prompt 2 Panic - Transmit - The ultimate Mac OS X FTP + SFTP + S3 app Tweetbot for iOS Weather Line iPhone App NOAA Weather Radar - HD Radar & Weather Forecast on the App Store

Jan 8, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! MindNode Delightful mind mapping for your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Pixelmator Powerful image editing that gives you everything you need to create, edit and enhance your images, now on iPad and Mac. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership PhotoSweeper on the Mac App Store Gemini 2: The Best Duplicate File Finder for Mac. Smart selection and fast scan. Photos - Google Photos Prime Photos: Unlimited Photo Storage, Free with Amazon Prime Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive How to move your iTunes library to an external hard drive | iMore Task Management Pain Points – False Urgency — MacSparky Mac Power Users Chicago Meet-up Tickets, Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Jan 2, 2017

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Gabe Weatherhead Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Macdrifter TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac The Drafts Inbox for Plain Text Tasks Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise OmniFocus TaskPaper Reference - Support - The Omni Group OmniFocus for iOS Now Automation-Ready - The Omni Group OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Automation Sample on Vimeo Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #356: A Fresh Look at DEVONthink - Relay FM The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business Automatic Pro | Automatic: Connect Your Car to Your Digital Life Airtable Rego — Bookmark you favorite places & routes

Dec 25, 2016

Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David share some of their favorite new workflows from 2016. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership The Apple AirPods After a Day of Use — MacSparky Early Impressions of the Apple AirPods — Katie Floyd Amazon.com : DYMO Label Writer 450 Twin Turbo label printer Amazon.com : DYMO LW USPS Postage Stamp Labels Amazon.com: DYMO LW Mailing Address Labels DYMO Stamps® EasyEnvelopes | Ambrosia Software, Inc. Ulysses OmniFocus — MacSparky OmniFocus Screencast 1.1 - Sparky's Automation Sample Dragon Anywhere Dragon Professional Individual for Mac, v6 Timing App for Mac

Dec 19, 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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Stuart Ingram Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Stuart's DEVONthink series Bare Bones Software | Yojimbo Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote ScreenCastsOnline - SCOM0586 DEVONThink Pro Office [Pt 1] DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies All the flavors of DEVONthink Compare all editions of DEVONthink and DEVONnote for Mac - DEVONtechnologies DEVONthink To Go — Your iOS companion to DEVONthink for Mac - DEVONtechnologies OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group

Dec 11, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Agenda Minder : A meeting is only as good as the agenda. Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free expedited shipping. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Use this link or enter code MACPOWER to get $20 off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: David gave up his laptop and went iPad only for several months and now shares both the joy and the agony. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iPad - Apple iPad at Work: David Sparks, Merlin Mann: 9781118100561: Amazon.com: Books Swift Playgrounds - Apple Presentations — MacSparky Canvas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM Workflow — MacSparky Drafts | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Dispatch: TextExpander-enabled Email App for iPhone

Dec 8, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Drobo 5C 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage Amazon.com: Drobo 5Dt: 5-Drive Direct Attached Storage AutoMounter on the Mac App Store Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Desktop Keyboard K750 for Mac Das Keyboard - The Ultimate Mechanical Keyboard Experience for Badasses TechSoup: Power Up Your Social Impact Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony Elite Remote Control, Hub and App Amazon.com: BAFX Products IR Repeater - Remote control extender Kit Amazon.com: Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphone Amazon.com: VXi BlueParrott B350-XT Bluetooth Headset Use Your Wemo with HomeKit | 40Tech Amazon.com: Anker USB Type-C with Power Delivery 60W Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com PriceRadar - Price Tracker for Amazon on the App Store FedEx Delivery Manager - Customize Your Home Delivery UPS.com Quadro on the App Store Red Sweater Blog – Introducing Touché

Dec 4, 2016

Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac and share their thoughts on the new MacBook Pro. #Katieisnotimpressed This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Pearl RearVision : The wireless backup camera redefined. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". Links and Show Notes: Katie (and David!) dive deep on setting up a new Mac. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen The Best 4K Monitors (So Far) | The Wirecutter Snapnator: Your MacBook Snap feature is back! — Kickstarter Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Breakaway Power Cable MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors First Impressions of the 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar — Katie Floyd All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd The Syde Case – WaterField Designs Dash Sleeve for MacBooks and iPads David's new sleeve. Rebuilding A Mac From Scratch — Katie Floyd How to Securely Erase a Mac SSD DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software DiskSweeper - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #318: Backing Up - Relay FM Digging deep on backing up. Amazon.com: 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Mounting Tape Mac Power Users #292: Buying and Selling Apple Devices - Relay FM What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Apple Support What's the best way to migrate? - Six Colors

Nov 28, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: MacPaw : Get a 30% discount on all of MacPaw’s must-have Mac Apps on Cyber Monday - November 28, 2016! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Byrdseed: Gifted Education Ian Byrd (@ByrdseedGifted) | Twitter Byrdseed Gifted | Facebook Byrdseed.TV: Quick videos for gifted kids. Byrdseed Shopping Center – Byrdseed Store Apple Ad - Middle Seat - YouTube MailChimp Upwork - Hire Freelancers & Get Freelance Jobs Online Slack: Be less busy Keynote - Apple Wireless Presenter R400 Satechi.net Amazon.com: Satechi Aluminum Wireless Presenter ScreenFlow: Screencasting and Video Editing Software Amazon.com: Apogee MiC 96k National Novel Writing Month TextMate — The Missing Editor for Mac OS X MarsEdit 3 - Desktop blog editing for the Mac. Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows Keyboard Maestro 7.3.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Mac Power Users #145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 - Relay FM Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Bananafish Software | Spillo Pinner for Pinboard GoodNotes Free - Notes & PDF app for ios Things for iPad - Cultured Code f.lux: software to make your life better Moom · Many Tricks Shades | Software | Charcoal Design BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more

Nov 20, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Making Light Get (or give!) a candle subscription and make some new habits. Use offer code "MPU". Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Christmas Laser Lights AirPods - Apple Jaybird X2 Sport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones The New Nomad Apple Watch Bands — MacSparky Watch - Apple AirPods - Apple Philips Hue LED Starter Kit with 2 Bulbs - White Philips 456194 Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit iOS - Home - Apple All-New Amazon Echo Dot Tile Mate - Key Finder. Phone Finder. Anything Finder Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) AAXA P300 Pico/Micro LED Projector Amazon.com: LG 27UD58-B 27-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor MacBook Pro with Touch Bar review: Keyboard chameleon - Six Colors Dell Ultra HD 5K Monitor UP2715K 27-Inch Screen Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones Amazon.com | AmazonBasics 4-Piece Packing Cube Set Amazon.com: anker batteries Amazon.com: Logitech Harmony Remote Control Laptop Backpacks – WaterField Designs Staad Laptop BackPack – WaterField Designs Amazon.com: Synology Disk Station 2-Bay All The Dongles! — Katie Floyd BreakSafe Magnetic USB C Charging Cable | Griffin Sonos PLAYBAR TV Soundbar/ Wireless Streaming Sonos PLAY:1 Compact Wireless Smart Speaker Home Chef - Save $30 on Your First Delivery Pop Culture Collectible Figures | Sideshow Collectibles Donate to St. Jude Support App Camp's Mission — App Camp For Girls

Nov 14, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. Use code MPU for free overnight shipping. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership ShellyBlog Shelly Brisbin (@shelly) | Twitter iOS Access for All » Your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. by Shelly Brisbin Shelly Brisbin - Relay FM Mac Power Users #293: It Kinda Is Rocket Science - Relay FM PhD Physics Student Chelsea Cook joins David and Katie to talk about the state of accessibility on iOS. We discuss Family Sharing and how it may not be right for all families and answer listener questions on a variety of topics. Accessibility - Apple AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products VoiceOver Getting Started Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver by Tim Sniffen on iBooks Watching Without Looking | A VoiceOver User's First Month with the Apple Watch by Anna Dresner Handsfree by Christopher Hills & Luis Perez on iBooks iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective. The Parallel | a tech podcast with accessibility sprinkles

Nov 10, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) - Complete WiFi Range Extender and Wireless Router Replacement System, Gigabit Speed, WPA2 Encryption: Launchpad Connecting AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule or Airport Express to your eero network – eero Help Center Life Lite - Your Everyday Light for any Lifestyle by Lume Cube — Kickstarter iCloud Drive not syncing locally | Official Apple Support Communities Dual-pane file manager for Mac - Commander One ExpanDrive for Mac & Windows | SFTP, Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, OneDrive, Box.com, WebDAV, Swift as Network Drive BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg The best apps. Better together. - Zapier - Zapier The Best 24-inch Monitor | The Wirecutter Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2715H 27-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: HIDEit MiniU Wall Mount | Patented Design | Bracket for Mac mini, VESA, Wall, Under Desk | Made in the USA by the Leaders in Component Mounting Solutions: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com : LUME CUBE Bluetooth External Flash & Video Light for Casual Capture Devices, Black : Sports & Outdoors

Nov 7, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #345: Cloud Wars: iCloud and Dropbox - Relay FM Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions on the App Store Amazon Prime Mac Power Users #333: The Amazon Lifestyle - Relay FM Netflix - Watch TV Shows Online, Watch Movies Online Overcast trying ads, dark theme now free – Marco.org Subscribe to iTunes Match - Apple Support Music - Apple iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support G Suite – Gmail, Drive, Docs and More Buy Microsoft Office 365 Home & Personal subscriptions Communicate Smarter – TextExpander SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox Dragon Anywhere - Professional-grade dictation app for mobile professionals | Nuance Mac Power Users #281: The state of Siri and Dictation on Mac and iOS - Relay FM Mac Power Users - 1Password Build a Website - Squarespace Backblaze: Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services HP Instant Ink - Ink Subscription Service Membership - Relay FM iTunes Card Deals (@itunescarddeals) | Twitter

Oct 28, 2016

Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David weigh in on Apple's "Hello Again" event and the new MacBooks. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership MacBook Pro - Apple LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple Tim Cook on Twitter: "Thanks to the talented @sadyspaul for editing an amazing video and being a part of our event today. https://t.co/e36eTkiuPw" Initial Impressions of the Apple AirPods — MacSparky TV - Apple Introducing Microsoft Surface Studio - YouTube Cool product video. Creepy music. Many MacBooks – 512 Pixels MacBook Pro — Reveal - YouTube

Oct 24, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Liss is More Casey Liss (@caseyliss) | Twitter Accidental Tech Podcast Analog(ue) - Relay FM Mac Power Users #209: Workflows with Casey Liss - Relay FM Magic Keyboard - US English - Apple Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Solar Desktop Keyboard K750 for Mac - Silver: Electronics Amazon.com: Apple Magic Mouse 2 (MLA02LL/A): Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Apple Magic Keyboard (MLA22LL/A): Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: LG 24UD58-B 24-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor with FreeSync: Computers & Accessories Amazon.com: Dell Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2415Q 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor: Computers & Accessories Colloquy: IRC, SILC & ICB Client Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on Mac OS X Visual Studio Code - Code Editing. Redefined Tweetbot for Mac Tweetbot for iOS Deliveries 2.1.2 for Mac Skype | Free calls to friends and family Amazon.com : Motorola Additional Camera for Motorola MBP41 and MBP43-2 Baby Monitors : Baby Amazon.com : Nosefrida the Snotsucker Nasal Aspirator Baby Connect (Activity Logger) on the App Store Sleep Pillow Sounds: white noise, rain, ocean, fan on the App Store Baby Stuff We Use — Liss is More Toddler Stuff We Use — Liss is More Liss is More Prime Photos: Unlimited Photo Storage Google Photos - All your photos organized and easy to find My Photo Management Workflow — Liss is More OLYMPUS Image Share (Smartphone app) | Olympus Imaging Geotag Photos Pro for iPhone and Android Plex Media Server - Your media on all your devices MakeMKV - Download GitHub - donmelton/video_transcoding: Tools to transcode, inspect and convert videos. Amazon.com: Synology NAS DiskStation (DS216j) Subler youtube-dl Synology Inc. Droplr Setting Up a L2TP VPN Over Verizon FiOS — Liss is More

Oct 16, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: David Chartier Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership David Chartier (@chartier) | Twitter Bit & Pen - A tech distillery Finer Things in Tech – obsessed with productivity and polish iDisk - Wikipedia iDisk was a file hosting service offered by Apple to all MobileMe members that enabled them to store their digital photos, films and personal files on-line so they could be accessed remotely. iCloud Dropbox From Dropbox to iCloud Drive: a review and some thoughts – Finer Things in Tech Quip Cloud File Sharing, File Sync & Online Backup From Any Device | SugarSync Secure File Sharing, Storage, and Collaboration | Box ChronoSync Overview | Econ Technologies Software Google Drive - Cloud Storage & File Backup for Photos, Docs & More Microsoft OneDrive Capture what’s on your mind | Evernote

Oct 10, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Boom 2 : The Best Volume Booster & Equalizer For Mac 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Use this link or enter code MACPOWER to get $20 off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Sierra’s new system requirements – 512 Pixels Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Synology Inc. Fire 7" Tablet at an Incredible Price Spark by Readdle OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Office Lens on the App Store Business Card Reader: Scan & OCR contact manager on the App Store AnyList - The best way to create and share a grocery shopping list. Pixelmator iOS 10: Print to PDF With and Without 3D Touch - The Mac Observer Writing A Novel with Ulysses by David Hewson on iBooks WorkFlowy - Organize your brain. OneNote Web Clipper Installation Bobby - Keep track of your subscriptions on the App Store How to Go Hands-Free with Siri in MacOS Sierra Moneydance - Personal Finance Manager for Mac, Windows, and Linux | Infinite Kind Initial Impressions of the Apple AirPods — MacSparky

Oct 3, 2016

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 for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Serenity Caldwell Links and Show Notes: iMore writer and artist Serenity Caldwell joins the Mac Power Users to talk about the iPad, Mac, the new iPhone, and artist workflows. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Serenity Caldwell - Relay FM Mac Power Users #135: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell - Relay FM Serenity Caldwell (@settern) | Twitter Ren Caldwell (@settern) • Instagram photos and videos All Articles by Serenity Caldwell | iMore Mac Power Users #273: Workflows with Jonathan Mann - Relay FM Amazon.com: Logitech Create Backlit Keyboard Case for iPad Pro iOS 10 is capable: a musical review | iMore Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Paper & Pencil by FiftyThree LongScreen on the App Store Napkin for OS X - Say it with a picture, skip the 1,000 words iPhone 7 Review: The Age of Fusion | iMore Mobile HD Video Camera for iPhone, iPad | App of the Year Obscura Manual for iPhone An Apple Pencil-drawn review of the Apple Pencil | iMore Procreate for iPad Amazon: Precision Stylus for iPad, Android, & Windows | Jot Pro iPad Pro - Apple Pencil - Apple

Sep 26, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Save up to 20% using this link. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code SIERRA to get 10% off your first purchase. MacPaw : Get your Mac ready to be upgraded. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership macOS - Apple Sierra Madre Mountains (California) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia macOS Sierra Review: Hey Siri, where did my files go? - Six Colors 6 Photos features that are worth the upgrade to macOS Sierra | Macworld macOS Sierra Review – 512 Pixels Use Siri on your Mac - Apple Support The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi ScanSnap Compatibility with macOS Sierra - Fujitsu Global MacRumores Buyers Guide Tim Cook Says Apple is 'Very Committed' to the Mac and to 'Stay Tuned' - Mac Rumors Apple Watch - watchOS - Apple Switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Apple Watch Series 2 and WatchOS 3

Sep 18, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Katie and David break down the new iOS 10 update for iPhone and iPad. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership iOS - iOS 10 - Apple iOS 10: The MacStories Review – MacStories Photos — MacSparky The Talk Show ✪: Live From WWDC 2016, With Phil Schiller and Craig Federighi

Sep 12, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. MindNode MindNode makes mind maping easy. Guest Starring: Mike Williams Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Mike Williams (@GTDmw) | Twitter Mac Power Users #219: Getting Things Done with David Allen - Relay FM Mac Power Users #254: Reviewing GTD with David Allen - Relay FM David Allen's Getting Things Done® Methodology Getting Things Done® GTD Podcasts The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures Napkin Academy | Learn to solve any problem with a simple picture Slideshare: Healthcare Napkins OpenBook Learning Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia TheBrain: Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, GTD and Knowledgebase Software Field Notes Dr. Stephen R. Covey MindManager Mind Mapping Software MindNode OpenBook Cognitive Preference Survey for Professionals Products | OpenBook Consulting | OpenBook Consulting | Processing a century of research on thinking and learning GTD® tools and gear :: NoteTakers DanRoam.com | Visual thinking for the business world

Sep 8, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple – Don’t Blink - YouTube iPhone 7 - Apple Watch - Apple AirPods - Apple Apple Events - Keynote September 2016 - Apple

Sep 5, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | macOS | Windows | iOS Ulysses Ulysses or Scrivener? : writing Amazon.com: Scrivener vs Ulysses: Choosing and Using the Best Writing App eBook: William Gallagher: Kindle Store Literature and Latte - Scrivener Case Studies Pages for Mac - Apple Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Mac Power Users #15: Scrivener - Relay FM Literature and Latte - Scrivener Case Studies David's post about using Scrivener for writing Legal Documents Scrivener vs Ulysses by William Gallagher on iBooks National Novel Writing Month National Novel Writing Month - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Setting Sail For The Promise Land — Katie Floyd

Aug 28, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code BEYOND to get 10% off your first purchase. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Gabriel Mosher Links and Show Notes: 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. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Fr Gabriel Mosher OP (@lukei4655) | Twitter eighthway.com The Eighth Way Amazon.com : Aqua Notes - Waterproof Notepad 40 Sheet Mountable Pad : Memo Paper Pads : Office Products Holy Rosary Parish Mac Power Users #321: Geeking Out with TJ Luoma - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Rhodia Notebooks & Writing Pads | Official U.S. Distributor nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Instapaper Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts Explore and add IFTTT Recipes - IFTTT Pages for Mac - Apple Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Easy scheduling | Doodle Asana is the easiest way for teams to track their work · Asana Slack: Be less busy

Aug 21, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Eero : Blanket your home in fast, reliable WiFi. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPhone | The fast and friendly calendar and reminder app. BusyCal iOS How to use travel times with Calendar for iPhone and iPad | iMore Calendar Paste 3 - Quickly schedule recurring events and plan shift work on the App Store Mac Power Users #328: iOS Email - Relay FM Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky Interact | Agile Tortoise Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Due: The Superfast Reminder App for iPhone & iPad OmniFocus — MacSparky Drafts | Agile Tortoise Drafts Screencasts | Agile Tortoise Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and OS X Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. UPS.com FedEx Delivery Manager - Customize Your Home Delivery Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM the mobile pdf scanner for iPhone and Android | Scanbot

Aug 15, 2016

David and Katie chat with John Voorhees about software development and writing for MacStories all while juggling a busy day job. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: John Voorhees Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership John Voorhees John Voorhees (@johnvoorhees) | Twitter Ruminate Podcast Squibner John Voorhees – Category Archive - MacStories A Comprehensive Guide to the iTunes Affiliate Program – MacStories Ulysses Pixelmator Napkin for OS X - Say it with a picture, skip the 1,000 words Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Trello Working Copy, Git on iOS Metaclassy - Byword Quip 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad GitHub Desktop - Simple collaboration from your desktop Textastic - Text, Code, and Markup Editor for Mac OS X Club MacStories Notebooks - Your unique notebook on iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC Notebooks for iOS and Mac Organizes Your Research and Reference Materials – MacStories Blink — Squibner Associate — Squibner Developing iOS 9 Apps with Swift - Free Course by Stanford on iTunes U

Aug 8, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Victor Cajiao Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Victor Cajiao & Joe Cristina | Surrender | CD Baby Music Store Victor Cajiao (@victorcajiao) | Twitter TerraTech Podcast Logic Pro X - Music production. Cranked up to X. - Apple production ProTools | Avid Sibelius | Avid Apollo 8 Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface Pete Karam Surrender by Victor Cajiao & Joe Cristina on Apple Music Recovering an erased hard drive | Macworld Mac Data Recovery Software - Data Rescue Mac Power Users #318: Backing Up - Relay FM Cleaning your Fujitsu ScanSnap iX500 Scanner - YouTube Digitizing Family Memories — Katie Floyd iPhone, iPad, Mac Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy Mac Power Users #135: Workflows with Serenity Caldwell - Relay FM SiteSucker on the Mac App Store Aeon Timeline | Visual Timeline Software Keynote Animation: Rippel Foundation on Vimeo Download QuickTime Player 7 for Mac OS X v10.6.3 or later Notebooks - Your unique notebook on iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC Quiver - HappenApps Simplenote Turtl: A secure, encrypted Evernote alternative | Turtl EtreCheck Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) AutoHotkey Home Transcription Server | Taz Goldstein Amazon.com: Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, Black: Home Audio & Theater Amazon.com: Apple Smart Keyboard for iPad Pro 9.7-inch iOS 9 Programming Fundamentals with Swift - O'Reilly Media Swift Playgrounds - Preview - Apple

Jul 31, 2016

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 for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Free Agents - Relay FM MacSparky 2016 Shirt Campaign | Teespring Amazon.com: Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more Amazon Prime Amazon.com: Prime Video: Amazon Video Amazon.com: Prime Music Kindle Unlimited Kindle First Audible Prime Student Amazon Cloud Drive Online Backup Amazon Prime Photos: Free Unlimited Online Photo Storage Amazon.com Help: About Amazon Prime Share Your Amazon Prime Benefits Fire TV Stick - Streaming Media Player Amazon Echo Amazon.com: Echo Dot IFTTT: When I add something to my Amazon Echo shopping list, add it to my iOS Reminders IFTTT: Echo To-Do's to IOS Reminders Tasks Amazon vs. Hachette: Everything You Need To Know About This Feud | Bustle The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 162, With Glenn Fleishman PriceRadar - Price Tracker for Amazon on the App Store Amazon price tracker, Amazon price history charts, price watches, and price drop alerts. | camelcamelcamel.com David's PDFpen Videos

Jul 25, 2016

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 for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Backblaze : The unlimited, native backup solution for your Mac and PC Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Keynote for Mac - Apple Presentations — MacSparky Screencasting and Video Editing Software | Telestream ScreenFlow | What's New Getting Started with OmniGraffle AnyFont | flAPPdev New Tutorial: Getting Started with OmniGraffle - The Omni Group Do Stuff! - David's iPad mini presentation for Omni Mac Power Users #329: Special Event Tech - Relay FM Game Show Studio MacSparky 2016 T-shirt Campaign — MacSparky

Jul 17, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code AUTOMATION to get 10% off your first purchase. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Stephen Hackett Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership 512 Pixels – A blog about things that light up and make noise, written by Stephen Hackett 512pixels.net (@512px) | Twitter 512 Pixels - YouTube Stephen Hackett (@ismh) | Twitter Mac Power Users #235: Workflows with Stephen Hackett - Relay FM Connected - Relay FM Connected #95: RelayCon WWDC 2016 - Relay FM Pingdom - Website Monitoring Made Easy Website monitoring for everyone. How people build software · GitHub Wunderlist | To-do list, Reminders, Errands - App of the Year! Ungeniused - Relay FM Liftoff - Relay FM OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Trello Trello’s boards, lists, and cards enable you to organize and prioritize your projects in a fun, flexible and rewarding way. Slack: Be less busy Quip 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels Apple Collection – 512 Pixels Amazon.com : Foldio 2 - 15" Folding Portable Lightbox Studio for Smartphone or DSLR : Camera & Photo Genaray SpectroLED-14 Three Light Kit (120VAC/12VDC) Amazon.com: Sony Cyber-shot RX100 III 20.1 Megapixel Camera Amazon.com : Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) Amazon.com : Shure VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Microphone : Professional Video Microphones : Camera & Photo Amazon.com : Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed : Camera Lenses : Camera & Photo Amazon.com : Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras Amazon.com : Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Macintosh TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Getting Started with OmniGraffle

Jul 11, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Rubin Cardigan Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments RubIn Cardigan rubincardigan (@Rubin_Cardigan) | Twitter OmniFocus Bulk Entry from a PC (The Messy way) — RubIn Cardigan Siri Tachi - Wookieepedia - Wikia Notepad++ Home Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices Screencasting and Video Editing Software | Telestream ScreenFlow | Overview Reflector 2 | Wireless mirroring & streaming for Android, iOS & Chromebooks Email Archiver Screencast and Workflow for Automating PDFs on iPhone and iPad — MacSparky Amazon.com: TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch (TL-SG1008D): Electronics Keyboard Maestro 7.2: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X How to deal with two Apple IDs, well, kind of | Macworld 5 Weird Ways To Release The iPhone's Shutter Amazon.com: Aquapac Mini Whanganui Waterproof Phone/GPS Case 108: Computers & Accessories 645 PRO Mk III for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch — Jag.gr: small is beautiful Mint: Money Manager, Bill Pay, Credit Score, Budgeting & Investing Free Accounting Software | GnuCash Personal Finance Software made for Mac OS X & Apple iOS Free Sophos Antivirus and Web Security for Windows and Mac Users | Sophos Home DiskWarrior 5 - The Disk Utility for Mac Disk Repair, Mac Directory Repair, Mac Disk Recovery, Mac Data Recovery Region Västerbotten » Archive nvALT notes with Hazel iPad Pro Stylus Holder | Apple Pencil Stylus Holder | Quiver Pro Amazon.com: PencilCozy for Apple Pencil (White-Combo): Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com : Leuchtturm1917 Black Pen Loop : Personal Organizers : Office Products Sad Elephant — Katie Floyd Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky Little Snitch 3 Nova Dictate + Connect (Dictamus) on the App Store Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3)

Jul 3, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Baldric - Memory Alpha - Wikia MindNode OmniOutliner - outlining & writing for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group OmniPlan - project management for Mac, iPhone, and iPad - The Omni Group Trello Asana is the easiest way for teams to track their work · Asana Silicon Valley | Homepage | HBO The Knot - Your Personal Wedding Planner Domains and domain email made simple - Hover Build a Website - Squarespace PDFpenPro: Mac PDF Editor - Create PDF Forms, PDF Table of Contents Explore and add IFTTT Recipes - IFTTT Rogue Amoeba | Airfoil: Wireless audio around your house Sonos | HiFi Wireless Speakers & Home Audio Systems Amazon.com: SONOS PLAYBAR TV Sound Bar Amazon.com: AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth Speaker Plan Your Party with Unique Designs | PaperStyle Wedding Invitations - Custom Templates, Unique Ideas & Etiquette Tips Pages for Mac - Apple Full Color Glossy Business Card, Postcard, Flyer, Brochure, & Catalog Online Print Service - GotPrint Vistaprint | Business Cards, Postcards, Invitations & More Pixelmator Create great slideshows on your Mac with FotoMagico 5 instax | FUJIFILM Amazon.com: Fujifilm Instax Share Smartphone Printer Roxio - DVD Burning & CD Burning Software - Creator & Toast Software Amazon.com: New Portable 80" Projector 16:9 Projection Screen Tripod Pull-up Matte White TS: Home Audio & Theater

Jun 27, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #303: Email Clients and Workflows - Relay FM Canvas #10: Third Party Email Clients - Relay FM Dispatch: Email meets GTD with TextExpander snippets on the App Store Airmail - Your Mail With You on the App Store Spark - Love your email again on the App Store Gmail - email from Google on the App Store Microsoft Outlook - email and calendar on the App Store Unibox – Your Emails Organized by Person Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support SaneBox - Email Management for Any Inbox TextExpander: The Indespensible Typing Shortcut Tool For Busy People

Jun 19, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Security Tip: Disable Automatic Login Setting up FileVault 1Password Chrome Browser Set up Find My iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Apple Support Screen Sharing with iMessage Screens Join.me ScreenCastsOnline Lynda.com David's Lynda Courses

Jun 14, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Audible : With an unmatched selection of audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial. TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Apple Events - WWDC Keynote June 2016 - Apple Apple Watch - watchOS Preview - Apple Apple TV - tvOS Preview - Apple iOS 10 - Preview - Apple Review: Sling TV — Katie Floyd My Apple TV Remote Cover — Katie Floyd SIKAI Silicone Case for my Apple TV remotes. Apple File System Guide WWDC on the App Store What's New in iOS 10.0 What's New in OS X v10.12 What's New in tvOS 10 What's new in watchOS 3.0 Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "The ultimate #WWDC photo op with @UIPopTart and @SaintBoz. She’s even wearing her @AppCamp4Girls pin! https://t.co/bhhMltiTEM" iOS 10 Tidbits: Individual Read Receipts, Wake Alarm, Music Storage Optimization, and More - Mac Rumors Clockwise #140: Check Under Your Seat - Relay FM List of Macs Compatible With macOS Sierra - Mac Rumors List of iOS 10 Compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch Models [Updated] - Mac Rumors Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "Quoted in Apple’s press release announcing Swift Playgrounds on iPad. 😎 https://t.co/Czo2dkXyg4" macOS Sierra Tidbits: Apple File System, RAID Support, and More - Mac Rumors

Jun 9, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100 Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Guest Starring: Jerrod Maruyama Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Jerrod Maruyama Illustration Hazel Field Guide — MacSparky Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — Katie Floyd Languages in Star Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How to remotely lock your Mac using Workflow and Hazel | Paul Minors Amazon.com: Satechi® Bluetooth Smart Pointer Mobile Presenter Homebrew Cask How to control the Nest using HomeKit and Siri Dropshelf for Mac Unibox – Your Emails Organized by Person Karma | Take WiFi with you on the go. Mac Software, Mac Financial Software | Quicken for Mac 2016 Personal Budget & Finance Software for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android To do list and task manager. Free, easy, online and mobile: Todoist Logitech Base charging stand for iPad Pro with Smart Connector

Jun 6, 2016

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 episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Jeff Carlson The iPad for Photographers | The companion site for the book by Jeff Carlson Mac Power Users #151: iOS Photography with Jeff Carlson - Relay FM David and Katie sit down with Jeff Carlson to share his tips and tricks for taking better photos with your iOS devices as well as managing and enhancing photos using iOS. Jean MacDonald on Twitter: "In which I compare @KatieFloyd and @macsparky to mobsters, In the nicest possible way, of course. https://t.co/BhyXztz3tB" The MacSparky Newsletter Sign up for David's newsletter. Amazon.com : DxO ONE 20.2MP Digital Connected Camera for iPhone Amazon.com : Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP Mirrorless Digital Camera Camera+ on the App Store VSCO on the App Store Slow Shutter Cam on the App Store Hyperlapse from Instagram on the App Store Amazon.com: Square Jellyfish Spring Tripod Mount Amazon.com: Square Jellyfish Jelly Long Legs Micro Tripod Amazon.com: JOBY GorillaPod Amazon.com : GripTight GorillaPod Stand For Smaller Phones Amazon.com: Pedco UltraPod Lightweight Camera Tripod Amazon.com : JOBY Micro Tripod Amazon.com: Glif - Adjustable Tripod Mount & Stand Optrix PhotoProX review: Go underwater with your iPhone | Macworld iPhone Dives Into Lake, Lives To Tell Tale — Katie Floyd Amazon.com: Seidio OBEX Waterproof Case for the iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus The Best Waterproof Case for iPhone 6/6 Plus | The Wirecutter Amazon.com: Universal Waterproof Case Pixelmator Snapseed on the App Store Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for mobile

May 29, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Guest Starring: Clayton Morris Links and Show Notes: 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. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Mac Power Users #127: Workflows with Clayton Morris - Relay FM Clayton Morris | Fox News Clayton Morris (@ClaytonMorris) | Twitter Clayton Morris Mesh networking - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A mesh network is a network topology in which each node relays data for the network. All mesh nodes cooperate in the distribution of data in the network. eero - Finally, WiFi that works Amazon.com: eero Home WiFi System (Pack of 3) - Complete WiFi Range Extender and Wireless Router Replacement System, Gigabit Speed, WPA2 Encryption Mossberg: Eero makes Wi-Fi simpler and stronger | The Verge The Best Wi-Fi Router (for Most People) | The Wirecutter TP-Link Archer C7 Amazon.com: Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell Google I/O 2016 - Keynote - YouTube Amazon Echo - Alexa-Enabled If Google’s right about AI, that’s a problem for Apple – Marco.org Garage Door Openers, Remotes, and Parts | Chamberlain Do-It-Yourself Products Philips 455303 Hue White Starter A19 Kit Amazon.com : Canary All-in-One Home Security Device Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Lose It! - Succeed at weight loss with Lose It! Apps - David Smith- Sleep ++ Pigment - The most realistic adult coloring book for iPhone and iPad Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink Readdle - PDF Expert PDF Expert is a fast, robust and beautiful app that lets you read and annotate PDFs, sign contracts and documents, fill out forms and even merge multiple PDFs together. Dragon Dictation – Text To Speech App TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Saves You Time Morris Invest

May 23, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Mac Power Users #25: Geeking Out With Hazel - Relay FM Hazel Field Guide — MacSparky AppleScript - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AppleScript is a scripting language created by Apple Inc. and built into Macintosh operating systems since System 7. The term "AppleScript" may refer to the scripting system itself, or to an individual script written in the AppleScript language. Her (2013) - IMDb Ex Machina (2015) - IMDb Scanbot Scanner Pro 7 by Readdle PDFpen Scan+: Scanning and OCR for iPad and iPhone Unclutter for Mac Aptonic - Dropzone 3 Automatically OCR Documents with Hazel and PDFpen — Katie Floyd Automatic Document Redaction with PDFpen — Katie Floyd Discover new Recipes - IFTTT Spock's Funeral - Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan - YouTube

May 15, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Freshbooks : Online invoicing made easy. Gemini : Duplicate files can run — But they can’t hide. Now, you can find & remove them with Gemini. Guest Starring: TJ Luoma Links and Show Notes: Geek, preacher, and all-around-nice-guy TJ Luoma joins us to talk about using an off-site Mac mini, rolling your own offsite backup, workflows for preachers, and TJ's new secret project that will update your Mac software for you. Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Luo.ma (“Rhymes With Diploma”) TJ Luoma (@tjluoma) | Twitter Mac Power Users #181: Automation Workflows with TJ Luoma - Relay FM David and Katie sit down with automation guru, minister and geek TJ Luoma. We talk about his love for Keyboard Maestro and how he uses automation to make life easier. Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM David and Katie revisit the issue of contacts including the various cloud services, new options for contact management on the Mac and iOS, and tips for capturing and cleaning up your contacts. A Cautionary Tale About Contacts and Backups – MacStories Contacts Cleaner My Contacts Backup Pro on the App Store Cloud Backup for Mac and PC | Online Backup | Arq Backup Arq 5 Brings Significant New Features and a Major Licensing Improvement – MacStories macminicolo: Mac Mini colocation | Mac mini hosting Plex SpamSieve BitTorrent Sync BitTorrent Sync: For Privacy, Speed, and Control – MacStories Keyboard Maestro 7.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Keyboard Maestro Discourse Mac Power Users #145: Keyboard Maestro Turns 6 - Relay FM David and Katie take a look at the new version of Keyboard Maestro and discuss what it does, how you can use it to automate tasks on your Mac, when you should use Keyboard Maestro over other automation tools and choosing the right tool for the right job. Use Keyboard Maestro to Auto-Save in Word Objective-See Little Snitch 3 Apps TextBar Puts Your Text into the Menu Bar – MacStories TJ's TextBar Article Canvas - Relay FM Logos for Mac - Logos Bible Software Accordance - Bible Software for Mac, Windows, iPad and iPhone Rev - Transcription, Captions, Translation Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing GitHub - tjluoma/di: [D]ownload and [I]nstall Mac apps Errata: Restoring Contact Groups on Mac After recording but too late for editing TJ caught a mistake ... with his own show. Hah! Karma! Rhymes With Diploma — Mac Power Users: Errata for Episode 321

May 12, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100 Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Typing shortcut utilities: 6 alternatives to TextExpander | Macworld Importing TextExpander snippets to Keyboard Maestro - All this A little more TextExpander - All this Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Are Data Backup Software Features CrashPlan for Home Restore-to-Door Service to be Discontinued Jan. 4, 2016 : Code42 Helpdesk Backing Up Cloud Services - Code42 Support Avoiding Disaster: My Rainy Day Backup Plan Objective-See OS X Security: Encrypting External Disks - The Mac Observer Near Lock - Lock and unlock your Mac with your iPhone MacID - Unlock your Mac with just your fingerprint. Camouflage on the Mac App Store Keyboard Maestro 7.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Amphetamine on the Mac App Store FastScripts Display Menu on the Mac App Store Resolutionator · Many Tricks PeakHour 3, beautiful network monitoring and reporting for your Mac Personal Kanban | visualize. learn. improve. Kanbanery - Task Management Tool What’s New in Hazel 4 – Noodlesoft Philips 455303 Hue White Starter A19 Kit, 2nd Generation Knock 2.0 – unlock your Mac faster and more securely than ever The iPad Pro is the best computer to lose at a rest stop at 1AM | iMore Relay FM for iOS - Relay FM A Tour of My Home Office — Katie Floyd

May 9, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Guest Starring: Teddy Svoronos Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Bondi Beach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia iMac G3: The Macintosh That Saved Apple – 512 Pixels Focus GoodNotes - Stunning Digital Ink In Praise of GoodNotes – Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos – Program Evaluation, Teaching, Technology, Intrigue. Teddy Svoronos (@tedsvo) | Twitter 2013 Apple TV revision gets its first exclusive feature: iOS 8’s Peer-to-Peer AirPlay | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: TFY Security Hand-Strap for iPad Teaching – Teddy Svoronos MindNode NeoOffice - Office suite for Mac OS X PDF Expert 5 - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents on the App Store PDF Expert for Mac GoodReader - PDF Reader, Annotator and File Manager on the App Store Microsoft OneNote on the Mac App Store HTML Link Workflow: Save File Workflow: Instagram Workflow: Get Info Workflow: Delete Last Photo Workflow: Copy Last Photo Workflow: Clipboard URL Zinio Pencil Pocket A Sleeve for Apple Pencil Apple Pencil by GearCase

May 2, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Fracture : Bring your photos to life. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Apple Time Capsule 3TB ME182LL/A Amazon.com: Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage - 5 bay array with mSATA SSD acceleration TimeMachineEditor SuperDuper! Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup Software Arq Backup Backblaze - what is backed up The Best Online Backup Service | The Wirecutter ChronoSync | Econ Technologies Software Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd iOS 7 How-to: Manage your iCloud storage space from an iOS device | 9to5Mac Amazon.com: IKEA - SIGNUM Cable Management Under Desk Shelf Backups: If You Only Do One Thing — Katie Floyd Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd Backup Strategies: Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy is the Best Yes, I really did switch to Backblaze, here's why... — Katie Floyd SuperDisk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Blu-Ray Gets a Second Shot at Relevancy in the Data Center, of All Places | WIRED MDISC Archive Service Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0

Apr 24, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Clean My Mac 3 : A simple and powerful application for keeping your Mac clean, maintained, and healthy. For a limited time, Mac Power Users listeners can save 30%. Drobo Created by you. Protected by Drobo. Save $100 off select models using code MPU100. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Fracture Bring your photos to life. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership #MykeWasRight The place where Myke writes on the Internet. Connected - Relay FM Cortex - Relay FM Mac Power Users #222: Workflows with Myke Hurley - Relay FM Myke Hurley (@imyke) | Twitter Inquisitive #47: Favourite Album: David Sparks and 'Kind of Blue' - Relay FM App Camp For Girls Five Weeks — MacSparky Analog(ue) #78: Letting You Like What You Like - Relay FM Cortex #26: Pick your Poison - Relay FM Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for iPad | Calendars and reminders on your iPad, refined. OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group Tweetbot for iOS Quip Collaboration tools. ArtSnacks The Pen Addict #200: Episode 200, Live from the Atlanta Pen Show 2016 - Relay FM The Pen Addict - Relay FM iOS 10: Wishes and Concept Video – MacStories avila design co. - Introducing Easel

Apr 17, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Igloo : An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people. PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership App Camp For Girls OS X El Capitan: Encrypt the contents of your Mac with FileVault Mac Power Users #212: Networking - Relay FM Katie and David are joined by Bradley Chambers to discuss creating and maintaining a network, how to design, setup and configure a network and tips for optimizing and troubleshooting. Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Two-factor authentication - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Two-factor authentication (also known as 2FA or 2-Step Verification) is a technology patented in 1984[1] that provides identification of users by means of the combination of two different components. Phishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phishing is the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. SpamSieve: Easy-to-use Mac spam filter for Apple Mail, Outlook, Airmail, Postbox, and more Save time by adding powerful spam filtering to the e-mail client on your Mac AdBlock. Block ads. Browse faster. Take Control of Your Digital Experience - Ghostery Little Snitch 3 Two-Factor Authentication • Authy How to disable Notification Center on the Lock screen of your iPhone and iPad | iMore OS X: Encrypting Time Machine Backups - The Mac Observer OS X Security: Encrypting External Disks - The Mac Observer The Complete Guide to Locking Down Facebook Privacy for Good Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac How to uninstall Flash Player from your Mac | Macworld Should all locks have keys? Phones, Castles, Encryption, and You. - YouTube

Apr 11, 2016

In this week's episode, David and Katie cover some of their favorite Mac menubar apps and Mac today view widgets. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Audible : With over 180,000 audiobooks, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Get a free 30-day trial. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Fracture Bring your photos to life. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Bartender 2 | Mac Menu Bar Item Control How To Reveal the AppleScript Menu BetterTouchTool, BTT Remote, BetterSnapTool and more – Great Tools For Your Mac By Andreas Hegenberg CARROT Weather for Mac FruitJuice -- battery maintenance app for Apple Mac laptop computers. — Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. The Best Unlimited Online Backup and Cloud Storage Services 1Password Caffeine on the Mac App Store Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Cloak VPN - Cloak - Super-simple VPN Day One | A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Drobo Data Storage Solutions, Network Attached Storage, Drobo Inc. Dropbox Due: The Superfast Reminder App for Mac Duet Display - Ex-Apple Engineers Turn Your iPad Into An Extra Display Dragon for Mac - All New version 5 for Mac OS X | Nuance Default Folder X The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Google Drive Noodlesoft | Hazel iStat Menus Jettison Keyboard Maestro 7.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for Mac OS X Mountain OmniPresence - The Omni Group SwitchResX - The Most Versatile Tool For Controlling Screen Resolutions On Your Mac TextExpander | Simply Indispensable Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior. TunnelBear: Secure VPN Service Amazon.com: WD Red 3TB NAS Hard Disk Drive Display Mode - Resolution Menu on the Mac App Store Deliveries 2.0.1 for Mac ~ Mac OS X ~ Junecloud PCalc OmniFocus - task management for Mac, iPad, and iPhone - The Omni Group iStat Mini for Mac GitHub - newmarcel/KeepingYouAwake: A Caffeine clone for OS X Yosemite and El Capitan (including Dark Mode).

Apr 7, 2016

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 This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Fujitsu ScanSnap ScanSnap Helps You Live a More Productive, Efficient, Paperless Life. Guest Starring: Joe Buhlig Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Joe Buhlig | leverage the digital and welcome real life Joe Buhlig (@JoeBuhlig) | Twitter Working with OmniFocus | Joe Buhlig Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac Overcast Mac Power Users Shownotes to Evernote by katiefloyd - IFTTT Exporter for Notes.app - Export or Backup Notes from Apple's OSX Notes app to Plain Text .txt Evernote vs. OneNote — Tom Siko Spectacle Huffduffer huffduff-video Is Outlook 2016 for Mac compatible with Apple iCloud? - Office Support Labels & Addresses — Label Software for Mac The Mystery of Disappearing Disk Space | Apple Support Communities @tdhopper/Mac Power Users Guests on Twitter Print to PDF, Revisited — MacSparky Interact | Agile Tortoise Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Fantastical Version 2.2 Ships — MacSparky My Time With an iPad Pro - And Why I Returned It — Katie Floyd Review: Smart Keyboard for 9.7-inch iPad Pro - Six Colors First Mac ransomware spotted | Malwarebytes Labs

Apr 4, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: PDFpen from Smile With powerful PDF editing tools, available for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, PDFpen from Smile makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Marketcircle We help small business grow with great Mac, iPhone and iPad apps including Daylight and Billings Pro. Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Fraser Speirs Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Fraser Speirs PODCAST Fraser Speirs (@fraserspeirs) | Twitter Out of School | At the intersection of technology and education. Google Chromebooks Canvas - Relay FM Mac Power Users #93: Education Workflows with Fraser Speirs - Relay FM Fraser Speirs joins Katie and David to talk about his experiences setting up a one-to-one iPad program at hi school, Apple technology in education and his own personal workflows. Mac Power Users #163: Fraser Speirs Returns - Relay FM Fraser Speirs returns to MPU to discuss the state of iPads and technology including an update on his school's one-to-one program, how he uses his iPad and thoughts on the newly released iPad Air and retina iPad mini. Canvas #5: Typing - Relay FM This week Fraser and Federico dig into how to be more efficient with typing and text entry on iOS. Deployment Diary: iPad Pro or iPad Air 2? — Fraser Speirs Education - Apple Viewfinder, powerful photo search and download | Glencode FlickrExport for iPhoto – Advanced Flickr uploading for iPhoto My Time With an iPad Pro - And Why I Returned It — Katie Floyd PDF Expert 5 by Readdle PDF Expert 5 - Fill forms, annotate PDFs, sign documents on the App Store Notability Notability on the App Store Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Pythonista for iOS Apple - iPad - iTunes U Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice

Mar 27, 2016

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! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Backblaze Online backup made easy, for just $5/month. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Making Light Helping creative people build a daily ritual to focus on the things that matter most. Use coupon code MPU to save $5 off any subscription. Automatic The connected car company that improves your driving and integrates your car into yoru digital life. Enter code MACPOWER to get 20% off your purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Simplenote 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad Upgrade your notes with iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan - Apple Support Using Apple Notes — MacSparky Going Deeper with Apple Notes — MacSparky Mac Power Users #120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde - Relay FM The workspace for your life’s work | Evernote Mac Power Users #306: Tackling Contacts - Relay FM Evernote Essentials — The Definitive Getting Started Guide for Evernote How-To: Migrate notes from Evernote to Apple Notes | 9to5Mac Microsoft OneNote on the Mac App Store Microsoft OneNote | The digital note-taking app for your devices Trapper Keeper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Trapper Keeper is a brand of loose-leaf binder created by Mead. Popular with students in the United States, Canada and parts of Latin America from the 1970s to the 1990s, it featured sliding plastic rings (instead of standard snap-closed metal binder rings), folders, and pockets to keep schoolwork and papers, and a wrap around flap with a Velcro closure (originally a metal snap closure). Google Keep DEVONthink — Smart document management for Mac - DEVONtechnologies Mac Power Users #251: DEVONthink - Relay FM ResophNotes - Quick Notes on Windows My Time With an iPad Pro - And Why I Returned It — Katie Floyd

Mar 21, 2016

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. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace : Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Casper : Because everyone deserves a great night sleep. Get $50 off with the code ‘MPU’ TextExpander from Smile Type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: James Coleman Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments TechRoom Switcher Genius James (@jamescoleman) | Twitter Switcher University OSI model - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mac@IBM, Zero to 30,000 in 6 Months | JAMF Software The future of VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation - PlanetVM Run Windows on Mac with Parallels Desktop 11 for Mac Run Windows for Mac with Virtualization: Try VMware Fusion Free | United States CrossOver 15 Mac: Run Windows Software on Mac | CodeWeavers Boot Camp - Get Started - Apple Support Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Move your data from a Windows PC to a Mac - Apple Support Break/fix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The term break/fix refers to the fee-for-service method of providing information technology services to businesses. Best way to move your data - Google Apps Administrator Help PST Converter Pro on the Mac App Store Reset Lost or Forgotten Windows Password with PCUnlocker How to Run Bootcamp in a Virtual Machine Fermi problem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia VMware vCenter Converter Standalone for P2V Conversion

Mar 13, 2016

David and Katie check in with Jason Snell to see how things are going one year into life as an independent publisher. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘mpu20’ Hover : Simplified domain management. Use code WORKFLOW to get 10% off your first purchase. Gazelle Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! Sanebox Stop drowning in email! Guest Starring: Jason Snell Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Six Colors: Apple, technology, and other stuff from Jason Snell and Friends Jason Snell (@jsnell) | Twitter Upgrade - Relay FM Liftoff - Relay FM The Incomparable - a podcast from The Incomparable TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable Slack: Be less busy Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Why aren’t digital calendars smarter? | Macworld Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 11 Literature and Latte - Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X | Windows We Found That New iOS Developer, By The Way… (Me) | The Cellar Door 1Writer - A beautiful and rich-featured Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad iPad Pro - Apple Compare Microsoft Office Products Ferrite Recording Studio: Ferrite Recording Studio — Wooji Juice