Mac Power Users

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Mac Power Users episodes

November 08874: iPad mini Review, PROLED MacBook Pro, David Got a Duo
We review the new OLED iPad mini, thoughts on the PROLED MacBook Pro, and most importantly, David managed to acquire an iPhone Duo.
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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 Flying with iPad mini - A Pilot's Review Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't! Ternus addresses Apple breaking touchscreen Mac taboo: 'Who knew?' iPhone Duo Stock Checker iPhone Duo Review: The iPhone for iPad Lovers David Duo Control Center David Duo Home Screen Stephen Duo Home Stephen Duo Open Stephen Duo Open 2
1 hr 21 min
November 01873: iPhone Duo Review and Touchscreen MacBook Pro
David and Stephen unpack Apple’s latest Macs and iPad mini, then compare the iPhone Duo’s everyday benefits and tradeoffs. Stephen buys a Mac mini live as they weigh cameras, apps, accessories, and getting real work done on a folding phone.
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: 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 Mac Power Users on YouTube Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Mac mini Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools MotionVFX Joanna Stern interviews Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak MPU 865: Teddy Svoronos Mac Studio MPU 871: Michael Whalen Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: The first-ever Mac with Touch Stephen’s iPhone Duo Review Video Stephen’s iPhone Duo app directory Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo's inner display cracking JerryRigEverything’s iPhone Duo durability test Screens Tailscale Paperman Digital Matte Surface Retrocade MOFT Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet MOFT Snap Fold for iPhone Duo Nomad iPhone Duo cases Jeff Richardson: iPhone Duo—the best of times, the worst of times Stephen's Apple Store Selfie iPhone Duo Teardown: The Most Repairable Foldable Has a Huge Screen Problem AIMARZ AF01 Foldable Keyboard Wispr Flow
1 hr 20 min
October 25872: The Mighty Mac mini
Sparky swapped his Mac Studio for an M6 Mac mini, and he breaks down everything a Mac mini can do as an always-on home server: backups, automations, app hosting, Plex, Docker, 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.
Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
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 Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates Crackling/distorted sound from MacBook Pro Apple's October 28 'Pro and Tell' Launch: What's Coming Stephen's iPhone Duo First Look iPhone Duo Day 2: IRL Parachute Backup Orion — HDMI Monitor for iPad Guermok Video Capture Card A launchd Tutorial Transcriber Instinct Plex Pass MakeMKV HandBrake LM Studio Mac mini M6, 32GB, 1TB Apple and Meta team up to run Meta’s Muse Spark Open model on Macs Docker Desktop HomeBox Paperless-ngx Audiobookshelf changedetection.io Mealie Uptime Kuma Stirling-PDF Karakeep Calibre-Web Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE Airversa QliQ AC1 HomeKit Button Controller Raspberry Pi 5
1 hr 29 min
October 18871: AI Can't Fake Taste with Emmy-Winning Composer Michael Whalen
Emmy-winning composer Michael Whalen returns to talk about his Mac Studio, Logic Pro, and the move from making music to directing AI-assisted films. David and Stephen also discuss Apple's new home devices and the apps Michael uses every day.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
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Guest Starring:
Michael Whalen
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 Michael Whalen Apple HomeView announcement Apple TV 4K announcement HomePod mini announcement Apple Home Collection Dynaudio Core 7 Powered Studio Monitor Auratone 5C Active Super Sound Cube Sonos Era 300 Kaleidescape Strato E Range by David Epstein Synclavier Music Powered by Kyma Michael Whalen's blog The Hollywood "After the Fire" Sale - Michael Whalen Gods Don't Give Gifts Instagram M. Night Shyamalan Launches an Earnest New YouTube Channel ‘Backrooms’ Explained: The Complex, Async, and the Ending Suno Artist Expansion Artlist ArtCraft forScore Finale Sibelius Automatic Page Turning for Musicians via Real-Time Machine Listening Manus Prime Video to stream the Emmy Awards
1 hr 22 min
October 11870: The Full Sparky
David is READY, launcher follow-up, Stephen tries Tailscale, new iOS 27 Shortcuts Actions, David's new gadget, and listener feedback!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next 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 Raycast 2 Sent Me Back to Spotlight Apology Video to Raycast adil on X: Shortcuts Apple Events case study Tuna Tailscale AIMARZ AF01 Foldable Keyboard David's Readiness 1 David's Readiness 2 Stephen's Readiness Stephen's Apps Website Shortcuts Menu Drafts Quick Notes - Capture Stash: Fast Add to Clipboard OverPicture for Safari Why I'm Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max NOMAD Stratos Band - Apple Watch 49mm - Volt Hide distractions when watching videos in Safari on Mac New in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS 27 iOS 27 Shortcuts: Every New Action & Automation Explained VLC media player Comet X (GL-RM4PE) Quad-Port Remote KVM with PoE Console Guide - GL.iNet KVM Docs Comet Q (GL-RMQ1) Quick Setup - GL.iNet KVM Docs Comet Pro (GL-RM10) Wi-Fi 6 Remote KVM with Touchscreen Quick GIF Picker
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Search in Bear
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Search in Notes
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Resize Window Left 1/4
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YouTube Quick Search
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Amazon Quick Search
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Google Quick Search
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Meta's Muse AI Read Jason Aten's Text Messages AI Reel Recipe to Notes
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Prepend Text to Note
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Add Kan Do Task
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Text Screenshot Fast
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When Keyboard is Connected
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Push Notification Automation
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Cricket and Football
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Get Travel Time Update
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Set Volume
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See QR Code Link
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Markdown Notes
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Otherwise If
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World Knowledge
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Delete Albums
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Photo Actions
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Find VPNs
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Create Section
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Reminders Actions
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Search in Messages
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Delete Conversations
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Open Unread Inbox
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Send Tapback
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Append Selected Text To Note
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Clipboard Manager iOS 27
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Favorite Food Spots iOS 27
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Hotel Room Number iOS 27
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Storage Inventory iOS 27
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Delivery Notifications iOS 27
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Log Reading Time iOS 27
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1 hr 23 min
October 04869: It Was Basically a Wash
David and Stephen compare the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, discuss David's move to an M6 Mac mini for local AI and server work, and test Siri AI on everyday tasks.
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: 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 AppleCare One forScore Apple Watch AnyList Google Fitbit Air Pedometer++ Whisper Memos Mac mini Time to Say Goodbye... - YouTube M6 Mac mini has my Mac Studio sweating... - YouTube Satechi Mac mini Hub & Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure How to get Siri AI — Apple Support Siri AI: Everything You Can Do - YouTube Fantastical What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps
Interview with Ryan Wesley of Foodnoms on Siri aI
18 Apps that "Work" with Siri AI Right Now - YouTube FoodNoms Flighty Kan Do Things OmniFocus Dark Noise pdfu on X: Describe a Shortcut Could Soon Support Third-Party Actions iPhone Duo The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman | TechCrunch MOFT
1 hr 7 min
September 27868: Tyler Stalman Reviews iPhone 18 Pro Camera
Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.
1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Tyler Stalman
Links and Show Notes:
Give to St. Jude 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 iPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review Full Stack Creator Podcast with Tyler Stalman Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs iPhone 17 Pro Kondor Blue Stalman Smartphone Clamp Stephen's 17 Pro vs 18 Pro Video Frame Halide Mark III Film(ish) VSCO Blackmagic Camera Lightroom Moment Pro Camera II Fujifilm X-M5 Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition Ricoh GR IV Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens
1 hr 18 min
September 20867: Deep Dive on macOS 27 and Siri AI
David and Stephen compare iOS 27 and macOS 27 after a summer of daily use, covering Liquid Glass, Safari extensions, Spotlight, Siri AI, HomeKit, AppleCare One Family, Apple Watch improvements, and the apps adopting Apple's new tools.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
Squarespace: Save 50% 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 Mac Power Users on YouTube Relay for St. Jude Why I'm Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max MacSparky YouTube channel Stephen Robles YouTube channel macOS 27 Golden Gate macOS 27 release notes Audio Hijack Bartender 7 — Own your menu bar Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 UniFi Travel Router Long-Range Reeder Classic Readwise Reader OverPicture for Safari Raycast Parachute Backup Keyboard Maestro 1Password iOS 27 is OUT! Here's Everything New How to get Siri AI - Apple Support DJI RS 4 Mini Fantastical - Calendar Nutrition Tracker: Foodnoms Things Flighty – Live Flight Tracker Bear Kan Do: Project Management Tripsy: Travel Planner Sequel • Media Tracker Dark Noise: Ambient Sounds Learn about Apple Intelligence usage limits - Apple Support AppleCare - Apple iPhone Duo's red carpet moment soured by internet screen jibes iPhone Duo on the red carpet, but iPhone 18 Pro for the selfie
1 hr 32 min
September 13866: The Ternus Doctrine
The torch is passed to John Ternus who beings his first Apple event as CEO, espousing a new doctrine of the "intelligent personal hub." Then we dive into all the hardware announcements, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free.
Squarespace: Save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes:
Give to Relay for St. Jude!
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 Everything Apple Just Announced - Stephen's YouTube Recap Apple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more Apple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says Apple unveils iPhone Duo I Tested Apple's New FOLDABLE iPhone Duo iPhone Duo MagSafe Accessory Photo AppleCare One Family Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone 18 Pro & Duo: A Photographer's Reaction About Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System
1 hr 22 min
September 06865: Harvard Professor Teddy Svoronos on AI in the Classroom
Teddy Svoronos returns to the Mac Power Users. Teddy explains how he uses tech to teach at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the challenges of teaching in the age of A.I.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Teddy Svoronos
Links and Show Notes:
Give to St. Jude 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 Mac Power Users on YouTube Relay for St. Jude Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos at Harvard Kennedy School Course Corrections #319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos MPU 383, More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos #589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos Skating to an Erratic Puck
Teddy's Blog
Jump Desktop Goodnotes In Praise of GoodNotes Ferrite Recording Studio Keynote Microsoft PowerPoint Tailscale Screens - Edovia Keyboard Maestro Raycast OpenIn Setapp Poll Everywhere Canvas Obsidian Macuse Surfing the Vibe Continuum Shortcuts Playground tsvoronos/gdrive-open Teachly PingPong Pangram AI Detector ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study Your Brain on ChatGPT, MIT Media Lab Pensive AI Grader LookAway VoiceInk MacWhisper Wispr Flow Apple Notes Litra Glow
1 hr 14 min

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Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen…