Mac Power Users

David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. 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: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Robot Assistant Field Guide Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Robin Home HomePass for HomeKit & Matter HomeCam for HomeKit HomePaper for HomeKit Multi-State Sensor P100 – Aqara LLC Tailwind iQ3 Smart Garage Door Controller iSmartgate MINI THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Govee Smart Cordless Table Lamp Classic IKEA launches new smart home range with Matter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzvclZn7cZE&t=

Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ATP 683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug — ATP Overcast App Accidental Data Centre : r/overcast Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars I Tested 12 Podcast Apps… Here’s the Best One - YouTube Backblaze no longer backing up cloud-based files Fat Cat Software Buy Bambu Lab X2D Gridfinity Generator | Interactive tool Tinkercad Onshape | Product Development Platform Shapr3D: 3D Modeling soft

David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube David's Oldest Digital Photo Stephen's Moody Trumpet Photo Stephen's Dad - Fujifilm Camera Stephen and Whitney in College Backblaze no longer backing up - MPU Talk Gemini 2: top duplicate file finder PowerPhotos - Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicate photos, and more ‎Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe App - App Store ‎AI Cleaner: Clean Up Storage App - App Store How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library Widgetsmith - One app; endless home screens Slideshows Maker for Mac and iPad - FotoMagico Parachute Backup - Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos <a href="https://www.synology.com/en-us"

Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, Kindle vs Kobo, plus libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Shop all Kindle | Amazon Kobo Sage | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States Libby - Library hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks GitHub - crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader: Firmware for the Xteink X4 e-paper display reader · GitHub <a href="https://daylightcomputer.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23125457475&gbraid=0AAAABBo83Yq2lVsZO_WZjemrPL7S9aEoV&gclid=CjwKCAjwqubPBhBOEiwAzgZX2iViMDVn5UATIuQwpA007xXDw-zhgCXO2OpmR3iV0ZTVr0cCJL9DfxoCloEQAvD_BwE"

David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Claude.ai Google Gemini ChatGPT Perplexity Dia Browser | AI Chat With Your Tabs Comet Browser: a Personal AI Assistant Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Whisper Memos - AI voice recorder app for iPhone & Apple Watch ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini ComparisonMastodon Post 🎙️ MacWhisper Transcriptionist for Mac and iOS The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTube Apple Home Devices - Stephen's WebsiteMade by Claude OWC Envoy Pro FX SaneBox | Dashboard Cloudflare</h

After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. 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. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Shortcuts University | Stephen Robles John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Community Letter from Tim - Apple The Future of Apple Starts Now - Stephen's YouTube Interview with Apple's John Ternus and Joz | Tom's Guide David's Watch Face 1 David's Watch Face 2 David's Watch Face 3 David's Watch Face 4 <a href="https://oaktreepixels.com/Step

Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Patrick Rhone Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU 845 on YouTube Patrick Rhone – Master Generalist enough – Patrick Rhone Minimal Mac | iPad First Impressions The Dash/Plus System – Rhoneisms I Deleted My Second Brain | Medium Patrick Rhone (@patrickrhone) • Instagram photos and videos Certified Refurbished Products - Apple The Light Phone | The Light Phone The Minimal Company | Live More, Scroll Less. Brick — Take Back Control of Your Screen Time – Brick LLC Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Now Software - Wikipedia Timex Sinclair 1000 - Wikipedia <

A comprehensive look at the state of Apple Smart Home in 2026. David and Stephen share their setups, cover the latest standards, new devices of interest, helpful automations, and how to get started with Apple Home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Members can add MPU Pro Max feed with Star Wars ranking bonus episode here! Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Tour My 100% Apple Smart Home (2026) - YouTube 5 Smart Home Wins…and 3 Big Mistakes - YouTube Get Started with Apple Smart Home in 2025 - YouTube Obsidian Brew — Bluesky Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Govee Floor Lamp 2 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNW635VH?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QA65JX4Q1MM5J9C7DNHK&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_QA65JX4Q1MM5J9C7DNHK&soci

Brett Terpstra and Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack introduce Bear & Glass, their human-focused Mac automation consultancy. Brett shares his ultimate keyboard-driven workflow, previews Marked 3 and BlogBook. Then the gang geeks out on keyboard utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack and Brett Terpstra Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU 843 on YouTube Bear & Glass - Human-Focused Apple Automation & Consulting BrettTerpstra.com Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI for Essay Writing Task — MIT Media Lab My ultimate keyboard-driven Mac utility list - BrettTerpstra Superkey Ultimate Hacking Keyboard doing - BrettTerpstra Karabiner-Elements Marked - Markdown Preview and Converter HandBrake Plexamp | Plex GitHub - mikker/LeaderKey Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Keyboard Maestro</h

Stephen and David dig into listener feedback on iCloud security, Dropbox alternatives, AI robot assistants, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, Claude computer control, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alter | AI Stream Deck + XL How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Maestral CloudMounter Transloader for Mac, iPhone Downie Hazel Obsidian Why I’m Making the Switch: A Two-Week Journey with NotePlan Carbon Copy Cloner OneTap for iPhone Two-Way Translate Shortcut Remember This to Reminders Shortcut</h5

David walks through the AI robot assistant he built with Claude Cowork, from file management and email to invoicing and podcast production. Plus, why managed AI agents finally solve the memory and access problems that held chatbots back. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU 841 on YouTube Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code ROBOTLAUNCH for 10% Off through March 30. I regret nothing - YouTubeStephen unboxes his new Studio Display XDR Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy AI | Samsung US Claude Claude Code overview - Claude Code Docs Introducing the Model Context Protocol \ Anthropic Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Google Gemini Perplexity Computer Studio Display XDR - Apple Superhuman: Docs, Mail, and AI That Work Everywhere Inbox | Fastm

We break down Finder workflows, Hazel automations, Alfred shortcuts, and the systems that keep us organized on macOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Moom AppleScript MacBook Neo: Tyler Stalman - YouTube David's Finder Stephen's Finder Hazel Mac App Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus Finder Toolbar Options Finder Extensions Path Finder Cocoatech Forklift 4 Downie - YouTube Video Downloader Bloom - Finder, but Refined Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Alfred DEVONtechnologies David's "New" Monitor <a href="htt

Author and broadcaster David Pogue joins the Mac Power Users to talk about his new book, 50 Years of Apple, and his tech stack. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Things: A fresh new look for OS 26. Download a FREE trial for your Mac. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: David Pogue Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple: The First 50 Years David Pogue.com Home - CHM Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Bear - Markdown Notes Keyboard Maestro 11.0.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Free AI Voice Generator & Voice Agents Platform | ElevenLabs ChatGPT Her - Wikipedia Apple Vision Pro - Apple MacBook Pro - Apple

We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired David on this one. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Home Screen David's Home Screen Stephen's Focus Mode Screens David's Lock Screens David's Focus Home Screen Stephen's Filming Focus Stephen'

David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. HTTPBot: A powerful API client and debugger for Apple platforms. Get a 7-day trial and 25% off your subscription. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Menu Bar, Condensed David's Full Menu Bar Stephen's Menu Bar Ice Menu Bar Manager ‎Hidden Bar App - App Store ‎Barbee - App Store BuhoBarX MacMenuBar.com iStat Menus Loom CleanShot X for Mac Screen Studio Dropzone 4 DEVONtechnologies

David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Fundera, powered by NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Gling - AI Video Editing Software for YouTubeAI tool Stephen uses on every video. David Metzger - Wikipedia Website Change Detection Service Primary Technology Range Book by David Epstein PowerBook G4 - Wikipedia Transloader for Mac Downie - Video Downloader ‎Transcriptionist App - App Store ‎Vxio App - App Store Dream Machine SE - Ubiquiti Ferrite Podcast Editing App Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Keychron Q2 Max Sony A7IV Camera <a h

David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The One Where I Announce I’m Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels A New Chapter for Mac Power Users - MacSparky Mac Power Users #834: I Am The Tardis - Relay Brett, David, and Merlin at Macworld 2012 Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay Stephen Upgrading Macs at MacStock Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay Mac Power Users #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay

Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. 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. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1 - Relay Stephen Robles - YouTube Obsidian NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Mac Power Users #828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro - Relay Apple event - Wikipedia Conflict Palette [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro episode on MPU - Dr. Drang Fixing TextExpander prefixes - All this Claude Google Gemini ChatGPT Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Manage your apps with Sign in with Apple - Apple Support <a href="https://support.1password.com/sign-in-w

Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. 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: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Intentional Book - Chris Bailey Focused #247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey - Relay Chris's "chamferred" MacBook Pro Fastmail Sanebox TextEdit - Wikipedia Wispr Flow WhisperType - Mac dictation app Bear - Markdown Notes Simplenote Soulver 3 - Notepad Calculator App for Mac, iPad & iPhone TripMode - Save data, browse faster Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet

Subtitle: …and Apple Creator StudioAfter talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Essentials Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple Apple Creator Studio - Apple Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats | The Verge ‎The Apple Weather App - App Store Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version | The Verge Get Started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground Weather User Guide for Mac - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.c

From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Sparks' Newsletter DEVONthink Keep It GoodLinks Readwise Reader OmniOutliner - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay Grok Gleefully Makes Heinous Content, but Does Anyone With the Power to Change It Actually Care? - 512 Pixels Wispr Flow Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Tot Proofreading with the Claude API - Dr. Drang Grammarly Tot 2.0: A Thoughtful Extension of an Already Elegant Note-Taking App - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay iOS 26: Import and Export M

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

With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayFinal call for 20% off an annual membership to MPU! Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way - MacRumors Four Mac Studios as an AI Cluster - YouTube The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories OmniFocus - The Omni Group The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - MacSparky iWork - Apple MacWhisper <a href="https://s

David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback This week's episode on YouTube Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code "HEARTKM" for 20% until end of 2025. Give the Gift of Relay Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Wiki Keyboard Maestro Discourse Triggers - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboards - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Tokens - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Palettes - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Found Image - Keyboard Maestro Wiki KMLink | Elgato Marketplace Moom Stephen's Clean Money Script

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code mpu. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay Watch this epsisode on YouTube 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 <a href

Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the EcosystemThe guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off through the end of the year! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you’ve gone Pro? – Six Colors Mac Power Users #822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman - Relay Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Set up eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone - Apple Support <a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-the-camera-control-iph0c397b154/ios" target="_bla

Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio ProductsThis week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 25% off this Black Friday. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users - YouTube Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off until December 31! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: 'Boring Is What We Wanted' About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia The Great iMac Realignment - 512 Pixels Apple Says There Won't Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon - MacRumors Docks and Hubs – CalDigit US Shop Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) | MacSparky Field Guides Game Porting Toolkit - Games - Apple Developer <a href="https://www.engadget.com/computing/macos-tahoe-is-the-end-of-the-line-for-intel-macs-113036626.html" target="_b

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay Mac Power Users - YouTube Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Turn Windowed Apps on or off on your iPad - Apple Support Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support Organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View - 9to5Mac Record audio and video on iPad - Apple Support Get started with Preview on iPad - Apple Support

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver: Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay - 20% off all annual memberships Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 Llama on Goodlett : r/memphis iPad mini - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Amazon.com: Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone with USB-C Plug 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max - Apple Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Prompter | All-in-one Teleprompter | Elgato Camera Compatibility Check — Elgato Prompter | Elgato Stream Deck | Elgato Insta360 Link - The AI-powered 4K webcam MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech The Logitech MX Master 4 - 512 Pixels Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse AirTag - Apple <a hr

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 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

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++ <

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

The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 - Apple Support Meetion Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard - Amazon Hearing Loss and the Dementia Connection | Johns Hopkins Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay Family Sharing - Apple How Family Sharing Works - Apple Support Approve What Kids Buy With Ask to Buy - Apple Support The Anxious Generation Mac Power Users #818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang - Relay Proofreading with ChatGPT - All this Grammarly to Acquire Superhuman | Grammarly Blog Rivian Support - Headlight Aiming Recall Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistan

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

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 <a href="https://www.logitech.com/en-us/devices/muse-digital-pencil.htm

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 g

While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Sal Soghoian Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Omni Automation MPU Forums Omni Group Slack Channel

Subtitle: 500 Billion SelfiesJust hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Steamclock: We make great apps. Design and development, from demos to details. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. Jude 2025By joining us, you can make more cures possible. Together, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Apple Event — September 9 - YouTube Catch up quick | Apple September event highlights - YouTube Apple's Awe Dropping Event, in a Bunch of Screenshots I Frantically Took During the Stream While Also Taking Notes - 512 Pixels Introducing AirPods Pro 3, the ultimate audio experience - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 17 - Apple Introducing iPhone Air, a powerful new iPhone with a breakthrough design - Apple Apple unveils iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max - Apple Tyler Stalman - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: our initial hands-on impressions | The Verge iPhone Air hands-on | The Verge <a href

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay for St. JudeTogether, we can help give families facing childhood cancer more tomorrows. Parachute Backup creates full local backups of offloaded iCloud content - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Exporting Links from Safari Reading List via Shortcuts for Mac - MacStories GoodLinks Markdown to Word Online Marked 2 iA Writer Notion DEVONthink Drafts Introducing ChatGPT search | OpenAI Google Gemini Claude Notion AI Introduction - Model Context Protocol The No List: My First App and Why Saying No Matters - MacSparky <a href="https://beard.fm/blog/ai-failed-my-podcast-app" ta

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 <a hre

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 Scho

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 B

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

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:

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 No

Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Rosemary Orchard Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Snailed It Development Capsule Medication TrackerRose's New App! FocusCuts Pushcut Toolbox Pro The Automators Podcast Knots 3D Micro Bluetooth Game Controller Retro Game Kit

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ten Years Indie - 512 Pixels Thoughts on a Possible Low-End MacBook Powered by the A18 Pro - 512 Pixels About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia Mac Power Users #802: The Ubiquiti Universe - Relay Mac Power Users #518: Technology in a War Zone, with Mark Hackett - Relay Introducing UniFi Drive 3.0 Cloud backup software for Mac and Windows: Arq 802: The Ubiquiti Universe - Episodes - MPU Talk Paperless Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Liquid glass, now with frosted tips - Matt Birchler Liquid Glass Differences Between the Second and Third Betas – Pixel Envy David Smith on Mastodon: Beta 2 Stephen Hackett on Mastodon: Beta 3 In macOS Tahoe, Things Are Indeed Dire for FireWire - 512 Pixels <a

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 (@[email protected]) - 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 Ma

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 <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/06/ipados-26-introduces-powerful-new-features-that-push-ipad-even-furth

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 <a href="https://store.ui.com/us/en/products/u6-enterprise" tar