Mac Power Users

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October 30, 2022664: 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.
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macOS Ventura - Apple macOS Ventura - New Features - Apple What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura - Apple Support macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Apple rolls out major new iWork updates - 9to5Mac Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support Belkin teases Continuity Camera mount for iMac and Studio Display Apple Mail New Features - MacSparky on YouTube Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer What is Apple Passkey, and how will it help you go passwordless? | TechCrunch Apple just showed us how it will kill the password forever | Tom's Guide macOS 13 Ventura Screenshots – 512 Pixels
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One of macOS Ventura's key new features already needs a massive overhaul | Macworld Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better – Six Colors System Preferences Mac OS X Public Beta (Screenshot) iOS 16.1 and Apps with Live Activities: The MacStories Roundup, Part 1 - MacStories Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories
1 hr 45 min
October 23, 2022663: 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 can add to the smart home.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Caseta by Lutron Smart lighting | Philips Hue Level Lock+ with Home Key Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock | Kwikset Aqara Aqara Hub M2 Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More Alarm.com Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Mysa Smart Thermostats: AC & Mini-Splits - Amazon Homebridge Home Assistant Home Assistant Yellow Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub HomeDevices | The ultimate HomeKit database HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store Controller for HomeKit on the App Store Home+ 5 on the App Store HomePass for HomeKit on the App Store HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store HomeRun 2 for HomeKit on the App Store HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen Follow the Sun for HomeKit on the Mac App Store What Is Matter? | WIRED Build With Matter | Smart Home Device Solution
1 hr 58 min
October 16, 2022662: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Maps - Apple iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability - Apple Apple Maps (Features by Location) - Wikipedia Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up (2018) | TechCrunch Apple Maps turns 10 — and it’s finally worth using - The Verge Apple’s New Map Data, Expansion #7: Final Parts of the Continental U.S. Why do maps show places that don't exist? - YouTube 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Explore View 3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Satellite View Look around streets in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support How to Send Feedback About Errors in Apple Maps - MacRumors Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Manage automatic ETA sharing in Maps - Apple Support Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Add or update your business information in Maps on Mac - Apple Support Get started - Places on Maps Stephen's Memphis BBQ Guide - Apple Maps CarPlay - Apple Get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support Waze what3words What's New With the Maps App in iOS 16: Multi-Stop Routing, Transit Card Support and More - MacRumors Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on DuckDuckGo Rate places in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support
1 hr 41 min
October 09, 2022661: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #619: Home Studio Updates - Relay FM Vestaboard Aqara Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels Xdesk Terra Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully Anti-Fatigue Standing Desk Mats and Balance Boards - Fully Desk Shelf & Wooden Dual Monitor Stand System | Grovemade The Old "Pad of Paper Under the Laptop" Trick - MacSparky Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Element Hub | CalDigit – CalDigit HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Material Dock – Studio Neat Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM Button Creator for Stream Deck on the Mac App Store Focal XS 2.1 Computer/iPod Speaker Review - MacSparky Opal Camera My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels David's Desk David's Creepy Bell David's Thunderbolt Hub Focus Timer - MacSparky on YouTube Mark One: Apollo Edition – Studio Neat Orbitkey Desk Mat Obi-Wan Kenobi Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - YouTube Essential Laptop Backpack | WaterField Designs Sutter Tech Sling | WaterField Designs MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charger - Amazon Anker 733 Power Bank Hybrid Charger - Amazon AirTag - Apple Belkin AirTag Case with Wire Cable - Amazon How to replace the battery in your AirTag - Apple Support AirTag Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote - Amazon Glif – Studio Neat Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone - Amazon EU Passes Law to Switch iPhone to USB-C by End of 2024 - MacRumors OLIGHT S2R II 1150 Flashlight - Amazon TOM BIHN Large Snake Charmer, Two-Sided Tech Organizer Pouch, 3L Everyday Case for iPhone - Peak Design Book Printing - Day One Mobile Wallet - Peak Design MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet Field Notes Draplin Design Co.: DDC-264 The James Brand x DDC "Folsom" Knife Wave+ Multi-Tool | Leatherman
1 hr 36 min
October 02, 2022660: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Disney's Snow White: The Risk That Changed Filmmaking Forever | Den of Geek Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube iOS 16: How to Use Focus Filters to Hide Content in Apps - MacRumors iOS 16: The best apps with Lock Screen widgets | Macworld 50+ apps that work with App Shortcuts in iOS 16 | iMore Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store Widgetsmith on the App Store Sticker Drop on the App Store Apollo for Reddit on the App Store iPhone 14 Pro Features Live Sports Scores in Dynamic Island on iOS 16.1 - MacRumors Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer
1 hr 37 min
September 25, 2022659: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback 🎈 Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Podcastathon for St Jude (2022) - Relay FM on YouTube Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube Mac Power Users #410: Workflows with Alex Cox - Relay FM alexcox.md (@AlexCox) / Twitter Do By Friday Roboism - Relay FM Two Headed Girl Alex Cox is creating the FACTORYSETTING5 show. | Patreon iPad mini - Apple A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Drafts | Where Text Starts Obsidian Amazon.com: iClever: Foldable Keyboards Amazon.com: Samsers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard Todoist Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus Toggl Timery for Toggl Welcome to Bunch What's New in Alfred 5? Exploring 2022 D23 - DLR Field Guide on YouTube Apple Says iOS 16's New Haptic Keyboard Option Might Affect Battery Life - MacRumors Blot – A blogging platform with no interface. Blot Image Shortcut - Jeff Perry Tabitha - Tabs Exporter on the Mac App Store MagSafe | PopSockets Grammarly
1 hr 49 min
September 18, 2022658: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! iOS 16: The MacStories Review - MacStories HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand Material Dock – Studio Neat A War of Head Versus Heart: The M2 MacBook Air – 512 Pixels Exporter on the Mac App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts David Sparks’ 7 Essential Shortcuts: App Store Story What is Sign in with Apple? - Apple Support What is Hide My Email? - Apple Support RIP, FruitJuice Batteries - Maximizing Performance - Apple About battery health management in Mac notebooks - Apple Support Opal Camera Insta360 Webcam
1 hr 31 min
September 08, 2022657: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude - Donate Today! Apple Watch Series 8, Ultra, and SE: The MacStories Overview - MacStories Apple Watch Series 8 - Apple Apple Watch Ultra - Apple Apple's iPhone 14 Lineup: The MacStories Overview - MacStories iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max - Apple About eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support iOS 16 - Apple iOS 16 iCloud Shared Photo Library: Everything You Need to Know - MacRumors Automators - Relay FM What Is Doxing and How Can You Avoid It? | 1Password What Is Doxing and How Can You Avoid It? | 1Password
1 hr 52 min
September 04, 2022656: 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.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude ThoughtAsylum Stephen Millard, Jack of all trades master of some (@sylumer) / Twitter Automators #68: Stephen Millard and ThoughtAsylum - Relay FM Tech Tutorials by Sylumer - YouTube Posts | Stephen Millard (ThoughtAsylum/@sylumer) ZX Spectrum - Wikipedia Keyboard Maestro 10.1.1: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Stream Deck StreamDeck + Keyboard Maestro with KMLink - MacSparky Stream Deck + BetterTouchTool Documentation Shortcuts Library | ThoughtAsylum "Overcast Note" Shortcut Overcast Drafts Toolbox Pro Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM "Go Float" Shortcut Shortcuts for Mac Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Shairport Sync Dark Noise Hook Alfred Evernote Search - Alfred Workflow Doctor Drafts - Alfred Workflow Bypass for Shortcuts - Alfred Workflow PopClip for Mac Conductor for Keyboard Maestro - Alfred Workflow Paletro Workspaces – Apptorium CodeRunner Code App on the App Store Visual Studio Code Calca on the App Store NoteCalc Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store Snapdrop
1 hr 53 min
August 28, 2022655: 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 Julia's go-to apps.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback My Mac App Store Feature - MacSparky Julia Alexander (@loudmouthjulia) / Twitter Parrot Analytics Julia Alexander, Author at Puck Downstream - Relay FM 20 years later, and streaming Harry Potter is still too complicated - The Verge The Clamshell iBook G3 - MacStories Macbook Pro & Macbook Skins, Wraps & Covers » dbrand Apple hires former HBO chief to produce original titles exclusively for Apple TV Plus - The Verge Sony and Netflix Announce Movie Deal Starting in 2022 - Variety Smart Tasks – Lists Made Easy JustWatch - The Streaming Guide Teeter (Up) on the App Store Notion Flush - Toilet Finder & Map on the App Store
1 hr 29 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…