Mac Power Users

By Relay FM

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 Hac... more

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How many episodes does Mac Power Users have?

The podcast currently has 775 episodes available.

Mac Power Users episodes:

December 15, 2024775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink
Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Links and Show Notes:
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History of PDF - Wikipedia Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky Simple Scan - iOS App Hazel by Noodlesoft What’s New in Hazel 6 – Noodlesoft Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
Get 20% off the Hazel or DEVONthink Field Guide with the code "MPUDOCS."
DEVONthink by DEVONtechnologies DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink's Automation Options Anne-Laure Le Cunff - YouTube
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1h 7min
December 08, 2024774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions
It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes:
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Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky
Use code "MASHEDPOTATOES" for 20% off.
How to check the storage on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support How to clear Other/System Data on an iPhone | Macworld How to back up your iPhone or iPad with iCloud - Apple Support What does iCloud back up? - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with your Mac - Apple Support How to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Windows - Apple Support On .Mac's Backup.app — 512 Pixels Use Time Machine on your Mac to back up to multiple disks - Apple Support Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support Best printer 2024, best printer for home use, office use, printing labels, printer for school, homework printer you are a printer we are all printers - The Verge Printopia - Print from your iPad or iPhone - Decisive Tactics, Inc. eero Orbi Find My - Official Apple Support How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support Get to know your Emergency Kit | 1Password How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support Use the Passwords app to create, manage, and share passwords and passkeys across Apple devices - Apple Support 1Password Watchtower IdentityTheft.gov
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1h 15min
December 01, 2024773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & Services
Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay FM Give the Gift of Relay FM
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MacSparky Field Guides
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Shortcuts for iPhone & iPad Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Vestaboard Mac - Apple Apple introduces M4 chip - Apple Apple introduces M4 Pro and M4 Max - Apple The incredible M4 Macs create Apple's biggest challenge yet | Macworld A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air — 512 Pixels Apple iMac M4 review: who is this for, exactly? - The Verge iPhone Mirroring is Very Good — 512 Pixels macOS Screenshot Library — 512 Pixels visionOS 2.2 Beta Adds Wide and Ultrawide Modes to Mac Virtual Display - MacRumors Apple TV 4K - Apple Daring Fireball: Apple TV's Hardware Situation Is Fine Amazon.com: AirTag Case for Apple TV Remote Watch on Smart TVs and streaming devices - Apple Support Apple TV Set by 2011? - MacRumors Magic Rays of Light - MacStories Mac Power Users #752: Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge - Relay FM iCloud+ - Apple MobileMe's Legacy — 512 Pixels The Official MacSparky Yule Playlist Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple
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2h 3min
November 24, 2024772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
Subtitle: iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, & Audio Products
This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Never forget a password again.
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
Links and Show Notes:
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay FM MacSparky Field Guides iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Use the Camera Control on iPhone 16 models - Apple Support Sparky’s Super Action Button - YouTube Widgetsmith iPad - Compare Models - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple Apple Watch blood oxygen detection won’t be available on the Series 10 in the US | TechCrunch Track your vitals on Apple Watch - Apple Support Focused - Relay FM AirPods - Compare Models - Apple What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories HomePod mini - Apple HomePod (2nd generation) - Apple HomePod Repair Info, Service, and Parts, by Nic's Fix Apple's Previous Home Stereo Attempt: the iPod Hi-Fi - MacStories Gurman: Apple Working on Home ‘Command Center’ for 2025 Launch – 512 Pixels MyRadar for iPhone now works with CarPlay, bringing weather maps to the road - 9to5Mac Carista OBD2 & App
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1h 35min
November 17, 2024771: Beauty & Friction
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
1Password: Never forget a password again.
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback M4 iMac Review: Gloriously niche – Six Colors M4/M4 Pro MacBook Pro review: Brighter, clearer, faster – Six Colors M4 Mac mini Review: Phenomenal cosmic power, itty-bitty form factor – Six Colors M4 Mac Mini Teardown Reveals BIG Surprises! - Quinn Nelson on YouTube "Mac mini Pro" enclosure for M4 Mac mini by Jerrod H - MakerWorld UPGRADING a Brand NEW M4 Mac mini - dosdude1 - YouTube Unread Reeder Classic Reeder Reeder: A New Approach to Following Feeds - MacStories Feedbin GoodLinks Readwise Reader Platformer 404 Media Tedium M.G. Siegler - Spyglass Austin Kleon | Substack Archedelia | Matthew B. Crawford | Substack Ethan Mollick | Substack The American Peasant | Christopher Schwarz | Substack The Philosophy Garden, Stoicism and beyond | Massimo Pigliucci | Substack The Browser Company is building another browser, and it’s not called Arc. - The Verge Stratechery by Ben Thompson Introducing ChatGPT search | OpenAI What’s New in Hazel 6 – Noodlesoft Tidbyt is joining Modal A new home for Pixelmator - Pixelmator Blog Creation of Final Cut Pro - Wikipedia Fantastical for Windows is (finally) here! | Flexibits Quick Tip: One-touch Screen Sharing – Six Colors Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM BetterSnapTool Moom macOS Sequoia: How Window Tiling and Snapping Currently Works - MacRumors Change window tiling settings on Mac - Apple Support Organize your Mac desktop with Stage Manager - Apple Support David's Recording Setup Testing the Vision Pro With New Ultrawide Display Option in visionOS 2.2 - MacRumors Elgato Prompter Elgato Key Lights Camo
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1h 22min
November 10, 2024770: The 2024 MPU Gift Guide
Stephen is back from his sabbatical and joins David just in time for some holiday shopping.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums.
Since recording, it has been announced that Tidbyt has been sold and no new devices will be shipped.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Bellroy Card Sleeve Peak Design - Mobile Accessories Peak Design - Mobile Wallet Chipolo CARD Spot Hydro Flask - Amazon Nitecore EDC27 UHi 3100 Lumen Flashlight Leatherman ARC Leatherman Wave+ Sparky's Customized Leatherman Logitech MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse Set Up Custom Mouse Clicks Using BetterTouchTool - MacSparky YouTube Learn OmniFocus Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Elgato Stream Deck Neo Elgato Cam Link 4K Vestaboard Tidbyt Plotter Notebooks Plotter - The Newsprint LEGO NASA Artemis Space Launch System Apple’s new Mac mini is more mighty, more mini, and built for Apple Intelligence - Apple Apple unveils stunning new iPad Pro with M4 chip and Apple Pencil Pro - Apple AirPods Pro 2 - Apple What It's Like to Hear Better with AirPods Pro 2 - MacStories Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Bambu Lab The Lisa - MacStories Lisa: Steve Jobs’ sabotage and Apple’s secret burial - The Verge "Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa" Full Documentary Film - YouTube Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Watches Speedmaster "Dark Side Of The Moon" Watches Omega X Swatch to the Planets with the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection
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1h 18min
November 03, 2024769: Alex Cox, Vision Pro Champion
This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free.
Guest Starring:
Alex Cox
Links and Show Notes:
This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alex Cox Makes Podcasts | Instagram | Linktree Neumann stage microphone KMS 105 Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Magic Room AVP App Alex's Current Sticky Note App Widgetsmith Spatial Station Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Bezel: Spatial Phone Mirroring on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Piano: Flowing Tiles on the App Store Bombaroom on the App Store HomeUI - Smart Home on the App Store Orion AI Glasses: The Future of AR Glasses Technology | Meta Solotop for Apple Vision Pro Modern Solo Knit Top-strap Adapters print & Ship - Etsy Voicepen - Audio to blog post 'What If…? – An Immersive Story' Now Available on Apple Vision Pro | Marvel Blackbox for Vision on the App Store Job Simulator on the App Store What I’m Doing Now - MacSparky
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1h 30min
October 27, 2024768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
1Password: So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan.
Guest Starring:
Chris Bailey
Links and Show Notes:
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4 | CalDigit – CalDigit Roam 2: Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | Sonos Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Simplenote A Hyper Key with Karabiner Elements, full instructions - BrettTerpstra.com Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool - MacSparky Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Fastmail Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara Bear - Markdown Notes
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1h 29min
October 20, 2024767: Apple in Education with Barrett Mosbacker
Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
1Password: So much more than a password manager. Save 20% off your plan.
Guest Starring:
Barrett Mosbacker
Links and Show Notes:
Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Barrett on LinkedIn The Christian School Journal Home - Westminster Christian Academy iA Writer: The Benchmark of Markdown Writing Apps DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information management for the Mac and iOS Scrivener - Literature & Latte Mind Map & Brainstorm Ideas - MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM Outlining Software For Pros - OmniOutliner - The Omni Group Freeform on the App Store NotebookLM Perplexity Introducing ChatGPT | OpenAI The Anxious Generation Out Now. Order the Book. PDF Editor and Reader for Mac | Free Trial | PDF Expert
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1h 16min
October 13, 2024766: Automation Golden Age with Stephen Millard
Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast.
1Password: Productivity and Security.
Guest Starring:
Stephen Millard
Links and Show Notes:
Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation.
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ThoughtAsylum - Stephen's Website Obsidian | ThoughtAsylum Drafts | ThoughtAsylum Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Alfred Workflows - Extend Alfred and Boost Your Productivity GitHub - sballin/alfred-search-notes-app: Use Alfred to quickly open notes in iCloud/Apple Notes. Alfred Workflow for DT 3.x - DEVONthink - DEVONtechnologies Community Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Drafts | Where Text Starts Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup HexMonkey Software - MassReplaceIt Warp: Own the command line Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) is creating content & tools to help you be productive with your tech Tot • Your tiny text companion Tot Notes - All this Home Assistant Weasley Clock | Harry Potter Wiki
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1h 29min

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How many episodes does Mac Power Users have?

The podcast currently has 775 episodes available.

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