Mac Power Users

647: Workflows with Zac Hall

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

646: Vibing with Tony Miceli

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 inter...

645: Live Q&A with Stephen and David

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

644: Some Cool Mac Utilities

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

643: WWDC 2022

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

642: Shortcuts for Mac

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

641: Catching up with Federico Viticci

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

640: The iPhone App Roundup

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

638: A Mac Setup Consulting Company

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, an...

637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 da...

636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

635: Workflows with Allison Sheridan

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

634: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPho...

633: Workflows with Nick Milo

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

632: Be the Most Mac Pro

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

631: Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 bala...

630: Preview Deep Dive

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ra...

629: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

628: Stream Deck Power Users

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 adve...

626: It's Like Two Dozen Calendars

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

625: Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support...

623: Collaboration and Project Planning

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

622: Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whatley

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ho...

621: Sparky Freedom

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

620: The State of Apple in 2021

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

619: Home Studio Updates

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 coup...

618: Making Movies at Pixar, with John Soliman

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

617: Back in Whack

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David and Stephen are joined by Apple's Jeremy Butcher to discuss the company's new Business Essentials program. Then, the guys revisit iCloud stor...

616: The Quality Will be Ensured, with Daniel Jalkut

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 developm...

615: The Clipboard Manager Roundup

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

614: The 2021 MPU Gift Guide

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

613: The Future of Work, with Sean McCabe

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 toget...

612: macOS Monterey & MacBook Pro Impressions

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 P...

611: Unleashed, Indeed

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.

610: iPad Workflows

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

609: "Sir, Get out of the E-waste"

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

608: DEVONthink & New Apple Hardware

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

607: iOS & iPadOS 15

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

iOS and iPadOS 15 have arrived, bringing new features to Apple's mobile devices, including Focus modes, Live Text, new Home screen widgets, Safari ext...

606: California Streaming

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

605: File Management in the Cloud Era

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, Steph...

604: Workflows with Jay Miller

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 emerg...

603: Workin' with iWork

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

602: Was that a Rabbit Hole?

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

601: Soup Blasphemy with Kathy Campbell

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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. Stephe...

600: Mac Migration & Settings

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 pre...

599: A Man of the People, with Dr. Drang

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

598: Home Networking

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

597: A Ray of Sunshine, with Brett Burney

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Apple enthusiast and lecturer, Brett Burney, joins Stephen and David to discuss differences between iWork and Microsoft Office, give present...

596: 30 iPhone Apps Under $10

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 —...

595: The Poetic Mike Vardy

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

594: A Third Alternative

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

593: It’s All Based on Stickies, with Paul Kafasis

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pa...

592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, Stephe...

591: HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

590: Our Video Workflows

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

587: Catching Up with Casey Liss

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation ...

586: iPhone Productivity

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

585: Spring Loaded

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

584: Everything Fades to Black

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 afte...

583: The Obsidian Deep Dive

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with Shelly Brisbin

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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

581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

580: Twenty Years of OS X

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 rep...

579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 mak...

578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

576: No Judgement Here

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new compute...

575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 devic...

573: Rosemary Orchard Returns

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.

572: iPhone & iPad Tips

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

571: Catching up with Jeff Richardson

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

570: Mac Security

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

569: Contextual Computing

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.

568: Looking Toward 2021

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

566: Paperless Strikes Back

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

565: The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

564: Taking Pictures and Enriching Lives with Austin Mann

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ap...

563: macOS Big Sur

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

562: The First Apple Silicon Macs

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

561: iPad Check-In with Federico Viticci

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 capa...

560: Workflows with Luc Beaudoin

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, pr...

559: Research Apps

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ret...

558: Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

557: Grading the Intel Era

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

555: iOS 14 Extravaganza

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

554: Read-it-later Services

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

553: Sparky's Wrong ... Again

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah...

551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes *Frozen,* *Muppets Most Wanted,* *The Avengers,* *Call ...

550: The World of RSS

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

549: Brett Terpstra's New Robe

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brett Terpstra returns to the show to talk about the Touch Bar, regular expressions, Markdown and what Apple Silicon Macs will mean for macOS applicat...

548: Jumping Into Markdown

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...