Mac Power Users

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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 Rob... more

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The podcast currently has 844 episodes available.

Mac Power Users episodes:

April 12, 2026844: Building the Ideal Apple Smart Home
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:
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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 meross Matter Smart Plug Mini Canisteo Automatic Smart Blinds Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 Google Nest Learning Thermostat ecobee Smart Thermostat Eve Aqua meross WiFi Water Timer for Garden Hose Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 Eve Motion (Matter) Aqara Water Leak Sensor Eve Water Guard Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Pan/Tilt Camera Eve Cam (Apple Home) ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI SmartWings Hardwired Motorized Roller Shades ThorBolt X1 Apple Home Key Lock Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 ecobee Smart Video Doorbell Arlo Video Doorbell 2K Aqara 2K Indoor Camera E1 meross Smart Garage Door (for Chamberlain) meross Smart Garage Door Opener (Older) Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control GE Cync Reveal HD+ Smart Undercabinet Light Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K meross Smart Table Lamp Philips Hue Twilight Eve Flare Govee Floor Lamp 2 Govee RGBWWIC Strip Light 2 Pro Leviton Decora Smart Controller Switch Airversa Smart HomeKit Button Aqara Wireless Mini Switch Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Light Aqara Presence Sensor FP300 Govee 1600 Lumens Smart Light Bulbs eufy Robot Vacuum S2 Apple approves drivers that let AMD and Nvidia eGPUs run on Mac
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1h 25min
April 05, 2026843: Bear and Glass Teaches Keyboard Control
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 BetterTouchTool Drafts | Where Text Starts TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Permute - Media Converter for macOS Bloom - Finder, but Refined Forklift 4 BlogBook — WordPress, Micro.blog, or Ghost CineNerdle GitHub - ecwilsonaz/mediasage: Unofficial AI-powered Plex playlist generator with library awareness. Every track it suggests, you actually own. · GitHub Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Scripting Jekyll image "uploads" - BrettTerpstra Aptonic - Dropzone 5 Retrobatch 2 | Batch Image Processor Web Excursions for March 31st, 2026 - BrettTerpstra.com LaunchControl: The launchd GUI Overtired – Tech, Mental Health, and Taylor Swift Reflections on Macworld - 512 Pixels Home Page - Podfeet Podcasts FFmpeg MailMate Stream Deck | Elgato nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software YUZU Custom Keycaps Hyperkey LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Cotypist – AI Autocomplete for Mac | Type Faster, Write Better
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1h 20min
March 29, 2026842: Bribing the Fiber Guy
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 Put Claude to work on your computer Dreaming of an ultralight Mac – Six Colors
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1h 23min
March 22, 2026841: The Robot Assistant Field Guide
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 Guides
Use code ROBOTLAUNCH for 10% Off through March 30.
I regret nothing - YouTube
Stephen 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 | Fastmail Invoice and Accounting Software for Small Businesses - FreshBooks DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information manager for Mac and iOS. Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Bear - Markdown Notes MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch - Apple Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support MacSparky Labs - MacSparky MacBook Neo - Apple
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1h 24min
March 15, 2026840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think
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 Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
Get 50% Off for the next 30 days with code: MPUHAZEL
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1h 29min
March 08, 2026839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue
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
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1h 26min
March 01, 2026838: iPhone Setup Showdown
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's Control Center Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Parachute Backup iCloud Foodnoms Food Tracker App AnyList for Groceries ‎Showcase: Track Movies & Shows Parcel Delivery Tracking Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Callsheet — Look Up Films, Shows Shareshot — Frame Screenshots Stephen's Shortcuts Video with Screenshot Workflows Things - To-Do List App OmniFocus Drafts | Where Text Starts Whisper Memos
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1h 26min
February 22, 2026837: Menu Bar Mayhem
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 Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus ‎DiskView App - App Store Audio Hijack Setapp Hazel for Mac PopClip for Mac BetterTouchTool CleanMyMac Moom · Many Tricks Karabiner-Elements Carbon Copy Cloner WhisperType Cotypist Wispr Flow Tailscale ‎Pastebot App - App Store ‎Shortery App - App Store ‎Itsyhome App - App Store ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit App - App Store Shawn Blanc Backblaze MacWhisper Grammarly Timing Flexibits | Fantastical ‎Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop App - App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App Keyboard Maestro TextExpander Alfred Menuwhere Bitfocus - Companion Parcel - Delivery Tracking ‎Creator's Best Friend App - App Store GALLEON 100 SD Keyboard
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1h 36min
February 15, 2026836: Welcome, Stephen
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 YouTube
AI 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 Sony a6400 Camera Sigma 35mm E-Mount Lens BlackMagic ATEM Mini Pro Switcher Rodecaster Pro II Neumann KMS 105 Mic Earthworks Ethos Mic Sennheiser MKH-416 Mic CalDigit Element Hub OWC Envoy Pro FX SSD Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Mac Power Users #737: Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger
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1h 37min
February 08, 2026835: Farewell, Stephen
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
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1h 6min

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