Mac Power Users

By Relay FM

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

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684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20

03.19.2023

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

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03.19.2023 684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20 It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!
03.12.2023 683: Workflows with Ian Byrd 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.
03.05.2023 682: Full of Surprises On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.
02.26.2023 681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs 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. Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and ...
02.19.2023 680: Workflows with Marco Arment 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 what the company may do in 2023.
02.12.2023 679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items.
02.05.2023 678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano 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 workflow around Airtable.
01.29.2023 677: Software Club: Fantastical In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen over the years.
01.22.2023 676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and much more.
01.15.2023 675: Cruisin' with CarPlay 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 media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen ...
01.08.2023 674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc 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 Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey.
01.01.2023 673: Apple's New Freeform App 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 canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information.
12.25.2022 672: Tech That Worked in 2022 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.
12.18.2022 671: Out of the Water 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 listener questions.
12.11.2022 670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio 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.
12.04.2022 669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman 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 experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that ...
11.27.2022 668: Workflows with Tim Stringer 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 shaping up while in beta.
11.20.2022 667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes 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 their current iterations and make some requests for the future.
11.13.2022 666: The 2022 MPU Gift Guide Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again!
11.06.2022 665: Covered in Paper Cuts On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails.
10.30.2022 664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16 Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.
10.23.2022 663: HomeKit Check-In 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 HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others ...
10.16.2022 662: Navigating Apple Maps 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 through the service's history, features and more.
10.09.2022 661: Our Desks & Bags 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 daily.
10.02.2022 660: App Updates for iOS 16 & The Apple Watch Ultra 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 the Apple Watch Ultra.
09.25.2022 659: Workflows with Alex Cox 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 iPhone 14 Pro.
09.18.2022 658: Every Letter is Precious 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 voice dictation.
09.08.2022 657: New Hardware & iOS 16 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 Stephen discuss the company's announcements and review iOS 16.
09.04.2022 656: The Fundamentals are Timeless, with Stephen Millard Automation wizard Stephen Millard joins David and Stephen to discuss Shortcuts, Alfred workflows and a whole host of other automation tools across Apple's platforms.
08.28.2022 655: Streaming Check-in with Julia Alexander 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 sad lack of modern orange notebooks, the importance of the Apple Watch and some of ...
08.21.2022 654: Data Storage in 2022 File storage is both more accessible and more complicated than ever. This week, David and Stephen address storage mediums, syncing services, backup strategies and a lot more.
08.14.2022 653: Workflows with Chris Christensen 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, navigating the world and a lot more.
08.07.2022 652: Where Does the iPad Fit? 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 accessories that help the iPad reach that potential.
07.31.2022 651: 3,041 Press Releases 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 Apple's beta software. They also tackle some listener feedback and check in on the new ...
07.24.2022 650: Craft Deep Drive 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 a lot of powerful personal knowledge management tools for users who need ...
07.17.2022 649: Workflows with William Gallagher 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.
07.10.2022 648: Software Club: Apollo for Reddit 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. Then, they are joined by its developer Christian Selig to discuss the app's origins and more.
07.03.2022 647: Workflows with Zac Hall 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 and future Macs.
06.26.2022 646: Vibing with Tony Miceli 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 intertwined over his career, and how he built an online community of vibraphonists.
06.19.2022 645: Live Q&A with Stephen and David This week, David and Stephen hosted a live webinar, talking about the current crop of Apple's betas and answering listener questions.
06.12.2022 644: Some Cool Mac Utilities 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 setups complete.
06.07.2022 643: WWDC 2022 Recorded live and in-person at Apple Park, Stephen and David reflect on the announcements made at WWDC22.
05.29.2022 642: Shortcuts for Mac 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 automation on macOS. This week, David and Stephen talk about the app ...
05.22.2022 641: Catching up with Federico Viticci 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. The guys also talk about Raycast, Shortcuts, Apple silicon and more.
05.15.2022 640: The iPhone App Roundup 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 of their favorite iPhone apps.
05.08.2022 639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts 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 developer Greg Pierce to talk about the app's community of users and more.
05.01.2022 638: A Mac Setup Consulting Company Stephen and David sort through listener feedback, revisiting topics such as Preview.app, time tracking and their own Apple silicon experiences. Oh, and the person who took a Mac Pro to the coffee shop to get some work done on the ...
04.24.2022 637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time 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 days.
04.17.2022 636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy 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 David talk with him about his workflows for research, data organization and ...
04.10.2022 635: Workflows with Allison Sheridan Allison Sheridan has been a Mac user since 1984 and has been talking about Apple and its products since late 2005. She joins Stephen and David to talk about her experience with the platform, her use of diagramming in blog ...

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Mac Power Users episodes:

684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20

683: Workflows with Ian Byrd

682: Full of Surprises

681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

680: Workflows with Marco Arment

679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano

677: Software Club: Fantastical

676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke

675: Cruisin' with CarPlay

674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc

673: Apple's New Freeform App

672: Tech That Worked in 2022

671: Out of the Water

670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio

669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman

668: Workflows with Tim Stringer

667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes

666: The 2022 MPU Gift Guide

665: Covered in Paper Cuts

664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16

663: HomeKit Check-In

662: Navigating Apple Maps

661: Our Desks & Bags

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

659: Workflows with Alex Cox

658: Every Letter is Precious

657: New Hardware & iOS 16

656: The Fundamentals are Timeless, with Stephen Millard

655: Streaming Check-in with Julia Alexander

654: Data Storage in 2022

653: Workflows with Chris Christensen

652: Where Does the iPad Fit?

651: 3,041 Press Releases

650: Craft Deep Drive

649: Workflows with William Gallagher

648: Software Club: Apollo for Reddit

647: Workflows with Zac Hall

646: Vibing with Tony Miceli

645: Live Q&A with Stephen and David

644: Some Cool Mac Utilities

643: WWDC 2022

642: Shortcuts for Mac

641: Catching up with Federico Viticci

640: The iPhone App Roundup

639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts

638: A Mac Setup Consulting Company

637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time

636: Workflows with Ryan JA Murphy

635: Workflows with Allison Sheridan

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