Mac Power Users

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December 24, 2023724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent
Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard.
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Guest Starring:
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback All About Apple Notes - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mikah on Mastodon Mikah on Threads chihuahua.coffee Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support Mikah Sargent - TWiT Mikah Sargent - Relay FM Mikah Sargent - The Incomparable Camo - Great video made easy Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Mary Jo Foley - Wikipedia Due Fantastical Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Invitations Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Openings TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support iA Writer Paprika Recipe Manager HomeKit Accessories - Apple 2023 in the smart home: Matter’s broken promises - The Verge Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store MakePass: Barcode to Wallet on the App Store LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN
1 hr 40 min
December 17, 2023723: State of the Platforms (December 2023)
2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business - Apple Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple macOS Sonoma brings new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity - Apple "Considering" - Mimestream Roadmap Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch - Apple Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support iCloud+ - Apple David's Yule Playlist - Apple Music
1 hr 43 min
December 10, 2023722: Bringing Devices Together
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack.
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Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM Evernote pushes users to upgrade with test of a free plan limited to only 50 notes | TechCrunch Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM Daring Fireball: Markdown Markdown Field Guide - MacSparky ProNotes PopClip for Mac Daily notes - Obsidian Help Day One Journal App Introducing Goodnotes 6: the Goodnotes Blog Mac Power Users #719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide - Relay FM Stainless Mug SM-SHE48/60 – Zojirushi Online Store Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips V2.0 RovyVon Aurora A8 Keychain Flashlight Cool Tech You'll Actually Want! - Snazzy Labs on YouTube Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works - MacRumors Keyboard Maestro 11 Automators #141: Keyboard Maestro Goes to 11 - Relay FM Retrobatch 2 Bartender 5 Exploring Bartender 5 - MacSparky on YouTube Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Play 2.0 Adds YouTube Channel Support, Folders, and a New Premium Subscription - MacStories Prompter | Elgato Amazon.com: Anker Prime Power Bank with 100W Charging Base My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels
1 hr 47 min
December 03, 2023721: “Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini
Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more.
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Guest Starring:
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Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Productivity Ecamm Live Cubase CalDigit MainStage DEVONtechnologies Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink DEVONlink - Integrate Obsidian with DEVONthink BusyCal OmniFocus - The Omni Group OmniFocus & Omni Automation Spark Mail Waves of Focus | Kourosh Dini Circle Scrivener Keynote - Apple Relax with the Weekly Wind Down Ensemble du Verre - Rooms Xploding Plastix - This is Accurate Dark side of the Moon Redux - Roger Waters Aeon's End Dale of Merchants Grove: A 9 card solitaire game SET Spyfall Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) / X Kourosh Dini - YouTube Kourosh Dini, MD (@kouroshdinimd) • Instagram
1 hr 29 min
November 26, 2023720: The 2023 Developer Roundtable
Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGO
Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023.
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Guest Starring:
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Get 20% off all Annual Memberships - Relay FM The Omni Group Ken Case on Mastodon David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Under the Radar - Relay FM _David Smith on Mastodon Mercury Weather Orbit | Time Tracking & Invoicing Mac Power Users #698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg - Relay FM Malin on Mastodon Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta and iPhone Software Development Kit - Apple
“We’re excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device.”
NeXTcube - Wikipedia OmniGraphSketcher Support - The Omni Group Apple Beta Software Program Apple Platforms State of the Union (2023) Requesting Technical Support - Apple Developer Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Aquire NeXT Software, Inc. iOS 17.2 hints at sideloading apps from outside the App Store - 9to5Mac Apple Search Ads Program Swift - Apple Developer SwiftUI - Apple Developer Objective-C - Wikipedia OmniFocus 4 First Look & Invitation to Help Test - The Omni Group Blog Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer Work with Apple and visionOS - Apple Developer WeatherKit - Apple Developer
2 hr
November 19, 2023719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide
Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C Cable
It's that time again!
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Jazz Apple Music Playlist The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net Amazon.com: Cable Matters Amazon.com: Anker: All cables Material Dock – Studio Neat Twelve South Amazon.com: SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank 733 Nekteck 360° Rotating Flat Plug Extension Cord 1 Foot - Amazon Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector Looking inside real vs. fake AirPods with industrial CT TimePorter Watch Band Wall Mount Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover Amazon.com: sevenplus 2 Pack Reading Glasses The Folsom - Liner Lock Knife | The James Brand Amazon.com: WeKnife Emergency Survival Whistle Smart Lock S230 | eufy US Amazon.com: Car Window Breaker with Seatbelt Cutter Amazon.com: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 Crutchfield Stephen's Tundra "Heritage" Grille Ugmonk Totebook – Studio Neat David's Totebooks Blackwing - Pencils and tools for a balanced life Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand The Theme System Amazon.com: Redliro Walking Pad Amazon.com: VIVO Under Desk 17 inch Cable Management Trays Amazon.com: Original Bongo Ties Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips Prompter | Elgato Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer MacBook Pro - Apple Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro Review: We Can Game Now?! - YouTube Star Wars R2-D2 Life-Size Figure by Sideshow Collectibles Icon | FJ40 Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer
1 hr 49 min
November 12, 2023718: Workflows with Dan Provost
Dan Provost is one of the folks behind Studio Neat. This week, the guys talk to him about Dan's role in the company and its products, his tools to get his work done and some of his favorite apps and services.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Dan Provost Studio Neat Thoroughly Considered - Relay FM Glif - iPhone 4 Tripod Mount & Stand by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter
Studio Neat's original Kickstarter campaign.
View and edit files with Quick Look on Mac - Apple Support Dell UltraSharp 32 Inch 6K Monitor U3224KB Keen: A compact, durable, and retractable utility knife. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter Fusion 360 Airtable Notion Basecamp Stop Motion Software - Dragonframe Mark One: A Minimal, Durable, Retractable Pen. by Dan Provost & Tom Gerhardt — Kickstarter TeuxDeux Thoroughly Considered #105: The Last Detail with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM Analog Weekly Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Knotwords Tot • Your tiny text companion Studio Neat (@studioneat) • Instagram Dan Provost (@[email protected]) - Mastodon Dan Provost (@danprovost) on Threads
1 hr 40 min
November 05, 2023717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive
Subtitle: Gone Are the Marker Felt Days
While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback “Unwrap the Gift of Podcasts” - New Relay FM Shirt! Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions Notes in Mail in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - MacStories - Part 8 (Notes) Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support Notes User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Set up iCloud for Notes on all your devices - Apple Support Gall's Law Alfred Search Notes - Github How to scan documents on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Fast Capture with Quick Note for iPad and Mac: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Use Notes on iCloud.com - Apple Support Draw with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support reMarkable - The Paper Tablet Field Notes A Closer Look at Apple Notes’s Smart Folders – The Sweet Setup Exporter on the Mac App Store How to lock or unlock notes on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Lock your notes on Mac - Apple Support Secure features in the Notes app - Apple Support Mac Power Users #667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes - Relay FM
1 hr 40 min
October 29, 2023716: Workflows with Chris Upchurch
Chris Upchurch leads two lives; he is a developer but also a river guide. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the tech he uses both at his desk and on the water.
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Guest Starring:
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Focused #165: On the River, with Chris Upchurch - Relay FM Grand Adventure Chris' Desk Setup Ugmonk ZSA Moonlander Keyboard Elgato Cam Link 4K Elgato Key Light Air OWC ThunderBay 6 Defender Series Protective Phone Cases | OtterBox Why Steve Jobs drowned the first iPod prototype | Cult of Mac Obsidian Sync your notes across devices - Obsidian Help Use Low Power Mode to save battery life on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support Customize the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - Apple Support iA Writer Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone - Apple Support Garmin inReach Mini 2 Starlink's satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024 - Engadget Use the Compass app on Apple Watch - Apple Support Use Crash Detection on iPhone or Apple Watch to call for help in an accident - Apple Support The Julia Programming Language Visual Studio Code Panic - Nova Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 14 Tower Git Client Kaleidoscope fish shell Posts Tagged “fish” - BrettTerpstra.com QGIS Carbon Copy Cloner How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels Arq Backup Software eero Triage 2 on the App Store Hand Mirror for Mac Karabiner-Elements Kagi Search
1 hr 25 min
October 22, 2023715: To Gridfinity and Beyond
It's feedback time, and Stephen surprises David with a secret project after the guys wade through some follow-up. David then returns the favor by booking Stephen's 3D printer for the foreseeable future.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Carbon Copy Cloner Stephen's Backup Task in CCC Frequently asked questions about scheduled tasks | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software Advanced Scheduling Options | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software ChronoSync | The Ultimate Mac Backup and File Sync App Backblaze RhetTbull/macnotesapp - Github Mac Power Users Feedback - Relay FM
Let us know about your usage of Apple Notes, or if you have cool projects or issues with it!
Spark Mail Spark Email Privacy Page HEY Email Superhuman Mimestream The Talk Show Ep. 376, with Neil Jhaveri from Mimestream Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Gridfinity Gridfinity: Your Ultimate Modular Workshop - YouTube Pomodoro Technique - Wikipedia Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to Micro USB + USB Type-C + Lightning Charge And Sync Cable - Amazon Amazon.com: ELUTENG 90 Degree USB Adapter Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels
1 hr 43 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…