Mac Power Users

747: Exploring the Arc Browser

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

746: All About iMessage

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

745: “Inventing the Future” with John Buck

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

744: Apple’s “Let Loose” iPad Event

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

743: The Current AI Moment

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri

28 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

741: In the Apple Trust Zone

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

740: “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett

14 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

739: Checking in on Freeform

07 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

738: Apple Collecting 101

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

737: Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger

24 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

736: Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

735: Catching up with Ryan JA Murphy

10 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

734: I Got to Be the Hero

03 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

733: Our Favorite iPhone Apps

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

732: Catching up with Mike Vardy

18 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal”

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

730: “Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson

04 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

729: Don't Hear What We Aren't Saying

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

728: All About AppleCare

21 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

727: The Productivity Field Guide

14 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

725: Tech That Worked in 2023

31 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

723: State of the Platforms (December 2023)

17 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

722: Bringing Devices Together

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

721: “Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini

03 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

720: The 2023 Developer Roundtable

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide

19 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

718: Workflows with Dan Provost

12 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

716: Workflows with Chris Upchurch

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

715: To Gridfinity and Beyond

22 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

714: Catching up with John Siracusa

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

713: Photography with Tyler Stalman

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPh...

712: macOS Sonoma

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, ...

711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

710: Apple's Wonderlust Event

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 updat...

709: Save Your Shift Key

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and Da...

708: The Obsidian Field Guide

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

707: Workflows with Ryan Irelan

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

706: Media Management with Casey Liss

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 me...

705: macOS Window Management

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management...

704: “The Details Matter,” with Shahid Kamal Ahmad

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 div...

703: The Portable HomePod Mini Lifestyle

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display an...

702: Unbridled Enthusiasm, with Chuck Joiner

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

701: The Safari Extension Roundup

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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.

700: Our Workflows

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bl...

699: Catching Up with TJ Luoma

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

697: A Niche of a Niche

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

696: App Subscription Check-In

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open ...

695: Live from WWDC23

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

694: Workflows with Chance Miller

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

693: Workflows with Mark Bramhill

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

692: State of the Platforms (Spring 2023)

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

691: Workflows with David Rosenthal

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Rosenthal is a world-renown keyboardist, musical director, synthesizer programmer and composer. At the heart of his work is the Mac, and this we...

690: Better Touch Tool with Andreas Hegenberg

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

BetterTouchTool developer Andreas Hegenberg does his first-ever podcast interview about how he wanted to learn to make iPhone apps and stumbled into m...

689: Apple-sized Asteroids

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions...

688: Workflows with Adam Tow

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps ...

686: Consuming Content in 2023

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

685: Fighting Digital Distractions

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This...

684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

683: Workflows with Ian Byrd

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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....

682: Full of Surprises

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

680: Workflows with Marco Arment

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 workf...

677: Software Club: Fantastical

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Si...

676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to tal...

675: Cruisin' with CarPlay

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc

08 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

673: Apple's New Freeform App

01 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ca...

672: Tech That Worked in 2022

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.

671: Out of the Water

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.

669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 experien...

668: Workflows with Tim Stringer

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 shapi...

667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

666: The 2022 MPU Gift Guide

13 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

665: Covered in Paper Cuts

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

663: HomeKit Check-In

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ho...

662: Navigating Apple Maps

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

661: Our Desks & Bags

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

660: App Updates for iOS 16 & The Apple Watch Ultra

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

659: Workflows with Alex Cox

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPho...

658: Every Letter is Precious

18 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

657: New Hardware & iOS 16

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

656: The Fundamentals are Timeless, with Stephen Millard

04 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

655: Streaming Check-in with Julia Alexander

28 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

654: Data Storage in 2022

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

653: Workflows with Chris Christensen

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, navigati...

652: Where Does the iPad Fit?

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 accessori...

651: 3,041 Press Releases

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

650: Craft Deep Drive

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

649: Workflows with William Gallagher

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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.

648: Software Club: Apollo for Reddit

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Th...