Mac Power Users

Mac Power Users

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  • 634: Getting the Most Out of Your iPhone Camera

    The iPhone has all but killed the point-and-shoot camera market. This week, Stephen and David talk about the hardware and software that makes the iPhone such a good camera for photography.

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      More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Hands-On with the Mac Studio and Studio Display - MacSparky iPhone camera basics - Apple Support Use iPhone camera tools to set up your shot - Apple Support "Tap to Focus" - YouTube Use Camera Remote and timer on Apple Watch - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Convert HEIF to JPG - YouTube Take and edit Live Photos - Apple Support Lively - Photos to GIF on the App Store How to use (& break) the rule of thirds in photography | Adobe Mac Power Users #624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing - Relay FM Halide Mark II Obscura 3 Glif – Studio Neat Amazon.com: Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod DJI OM 5 Gimbal - Apple iPhone Lenses for Creators - Moment
      1 hr 48 min
    • 633: Workflows with Nick Milo

      Nick Milo is a creator who is teaching people about Obsidian. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about how he manages his business, creates polished content and, of course, Obsidian and personal knowledge management.

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        More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Nick Milo 🗺 🇺🇦 (@NickMilo) / Twitter Nick's Newsletter Linking Your Thinking Linking Your Thinking - YouTube Focused #122: Linking Your Thinking with Nick Milo - Relay FM Pink Gloves Boxing Better Call Saul (TV Series 2015–2022) - IMDb iMac 24-inch - Apple The best laptop ever made – Marco.org Evernote TiddlyWiki Obsidian Mac Power Users #583: The Obsidian Deep Dive - Relay FM nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com The Archive Sliding Panes - GitHub Tag Wrangler - GitHub Obsidian Dataview - GitHub Nick's Cybertron Theme Nick's LYT Mode Theme Obsidian Roadmap | Trello Notion Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM The Brushed Metal Diaries: Sherlock – 512 Pixels Setapp TextSniper Amphetamine on the App Store ColorSlurp MacPaw’s Operations amidst the Russian Aggression against Ukraine ClipGrab
        1 hr 31 min
      • 632: Be the Most Mac Pro

        On this feedback episode, David and Stephen celebrate the Mac Studio and Studio Display before revisiting the Stream Deck, Preview, Day One and more.

        This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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          More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Studio - Apple Apple Readies MacBook Pro, MacBook Air Revamps With Faster Chips - Bloomberg Apple execs talk M1 Pro and M1 Max, Pro Workflow Team in new interview - 9to5Mac Apple’s 27-inch iMac disappears from its store with no fanfare or replacement | Ars Technica The M1 Ultra Mac Studio is Two Pounds Heavier than the M1 Max Version – 512 Pixels Studio Display - Apple 628: Stream Deck Power Users - Episodes - MPU Talk Button Creator for Stream Deck on the App Store SF Symbols - Apple Developer Bakery - Simple Icon Creator on the App Store Image2icon - Make your icons on the App Store Shortcuts Icons - MacStories ATEM Control with Elgato Stream Deck and Companion | Here to Record Companion - Bitfocus AS Get current focus mode via script - macOS - Automators Talk Stream Deck Pedal | elgato.com 630: Preview Deep Dive - Episodes - MPU Talk The Next Chapter of Day One at Automattic - Your Journal for Life | Day One Day One at Automattic – Matt Mullenweg End-to-End Encryption FAQ | Day One Help Streaks on the App Store Journaling Workflows Webinar: The Why and the How - YouTube Daily notes - Obsidian Help MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple Amazon.com: Anker 622 Magnetic Battery Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo Recycle & Renew your Chipolo CARD Spot - Chipolo NIMALIST™ Store | RFID-Blocking Wallets & Accessories
          1 hr 38 min
        • 631: Back to the Mac, with Myke Hurley

          Between Relay FM, Cortex Brand and his keyboard streaming, Myke Hurley is a man of many hats. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about he balances these different jobs and how everyone can benefit from having a theme.

          This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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          • Guest Starring:

            Myke Hurley

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            More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) - Technical Specifications Myke's Very Wonderful/Upsetting Desk Cortex Podcast | Cotton Bureau Apple in 2021: The Six Colors report card – Six Colors LG 32'' UltraFine Display Ergo Monitor iPad Pro Review: A New Canvas - MacStories Use two Mac apps side by side in Split View - Apple Support Use Mission Control on your Mac - Apple Support Moom · Many Tricks Myke's Twitch Channel The Pen Addict - Relay FM Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM Todoist Cortex #123: 2022 Yearly Themes - Relay FM The Theme System One Thing on the App Store Focused #116: The Big Reset - Relay FM Timery for Toggl CleanShot X for Mac Locket Widget on the App Store Parcel Deliveries Flighty
            1 hr 38 min
          • 630: Preview Deep Dive

            Preview has been in every Mac's Application folder since 2001 when OS X launched. Today, Stephen and David dive into the program, exploring is wide range of features for editing both images and PDFs.

            This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
            • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
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              More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Preview in Mac OS X Public Beta – 512 Pixels Preview User Guide for Mac - Apple Support How to extract icons from Mac apps Password-protect a PDF in Preview on Mac - Apple Support

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              Mac OS X 10.7 Lion: the Ars Technica review | Ars Technica Revert changes to PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - Apple Support Titlebar Renaming (Screenshot) General Preference Pane (Screenshot) Pixelmator Pro Acorn 7 PDFpen PDF Viewer LiquidText iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors
              1 hr 34 min
            • 629: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry

              Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.

              This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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              • Guest Starring:

                Craig Hockenberry

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                More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Craig Hockenberry on Twitter Craig's Blog Iconfactory Apps Widgetsmith on the App Store Kaleidoscope Developer Transition Kit - Wikipedia A Watch, Water and Workouts • furbo.org On Apple Watch Ergonomics • furbo.org Introducing Waterscope • furbo.org Waterscope Weather on the App Store Tot • Your tiny text companion Frenzic: Overtime iPulse • Keep an eye on your Mac Linea Sketch – Drawing tools for iOS Apache Subversion The Origin of Tweet • furbo.org Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 14 Apple Remote Desktop - Wikipedia 1Password Fastmail
                1 hr 50 min
              • 628: Stream Deck Power Users

                The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.

                This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
                • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
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                • Memberful: Best-in-class membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. Get started now, no credit card required.
                • Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
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                  More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large - Relay FM Stream Deck | elgato.com Stream Deck Mini - Amazon.com Stream Deck - Amazon.com Stream Deck XL - Amazon.com Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com Feet-First Impressions of the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal — Peer Reviewed Dual Stream Deck XL Stand | Etsy Mac Power Users #551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger - Relay FM CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon.com Software Downloads | elgato.com SF Symbols - Apple Developer ThoughtAsylum Blog Stream Deck Mobile | elgato.com Stream Deck Mobile App (Screenshot) Stream Deck Support - Elgato HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the App Store One Thing on the App Store Stream Deck Plugins Keyboard Maestro - Stream Deck Plugin KM Link Stream Deck Plugin Keyboard Maestro Plugins for the Elgato Stream Deck | ThoughtAsylum TJ's icalBuddy Stream Deck Script Shortcuts Stream Deck Plugin David's Email Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) David's MPU Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) David's MacSparky Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) Stephen's Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot) In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors Home | Loupedeck Online Store The Macintosh Desktop Experience, Exploring the Loupedeck Live: A Task-Focused Mac Control Panel ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design
                  1 hr 52 min
                • 627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor

                  Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business.

                  This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
                  • 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
                  • TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.
                  • Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
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                  • Guest Starring:

                    Adam Lisagor

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                    More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Adam Lisagor on Twitter Hello. We're Sandwich. Adam's All-New Headshot Birdhouse: A notepad for Twitter - YouTube

                    Adam's first video.

                    FiLMiC Pro Mobile Video - Video and Photography Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design Blackmagic 6K Camera ATEM Mini Pro Elgato Cam Link 4K ATR 2100X Mic Samsung Meteor Mic Logitech Web Cam Screenwriting Software Redefined Sandwich Video about Remote and Slack Sandwich Slack Movie Lunchbox — Sandwich Open Broadcaster Software | OBS Private Markdown Editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App You Look Nice Today Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free Virtual Desktop on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus Mac Power Users #190: Workflows with John August - Relay FM Mac Power Users #525: Workflows with David Wain - Relay FM For Screenwriters | Highland 2 TrialPad Casetext: Best Legal Research Software Atari 8-bit family - Wikipedia Player-Missile Graphics Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource: A Superior Sound Control Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing Rogue Amoeba | Loopback: Cable-Free Audio Routing Rainbow - Ethereum Wallet on the App Store
                    1 hr 28 min
                  • 626: It's Like Two Dozen Calendars

                    In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.

                    This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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                      More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Dropbox native support for Apple silicon (M1) | Dropbox Help Why Dropbox's Founders Said No to Steve Jobs | Inc.com Maestral Downlink reMarkable 2 Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support Amazon.com: Samsung SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB David's Calendars Fantastical Shortcuts - Stream Deck Plugins In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard
                      1 hr 21 min
                    • 625: Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans

                      YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.

                      This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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                      • Indeed: Get a free $75 credit to upgrade your job post.
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                      • Guest Starring:

                        Austin Evans

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                        More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Austin Evans (@austinnotduncan) / Twitter Austin Evans - YouTube The Test Drivers - Relay FM Apple Unveils iPod touch - Apple Ken (@kenbolido) / Twitter Todoist MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple iPad mini - Apple An ode to the 11-inch MacBook Air | iMore iPhone 12 Mini - I'm switching! - Austin Evans on YouTube DLR Field Guide - YouTube Xbox Ready - YouTube Use Cinematic mode on your iPhone - Apple Support 20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors Linear Tape-Open - Wikipedia
                        1 hr 25 min

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