Mac Power Users

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July 12, 2020544: The Notes Roundup
The market for note taking applications is huge. There are options that just deal in plain-text, apps that serve as "everything buckets," and still others focused on automation. This week, David and Stephen cover some of the better options out there.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus news segments. Submit Feedback Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support iOS 9: The MacStories Review, on Apple Notes Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM
Includes interview with Apple about Scribble on iPadOS 14.
Drafts | Where Text Starts Drafts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Save Note and Send Tasks to OmniFocus | Drafts Action Directory
Here's David's Drafts action as discussed on the show. Thanks to @RegularCraig for originally posting the parse to OmniFocus script on the Drafts Forums.
Ulysses Private Markdown Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App OneNote, digital note taking app - Office App developer Circus Ponies calls it quits | Macworld Tot • Your tiny text companion Best Note Taking App - Organize Your Notes with Evernote Reinvented Software - Keep It for Mac Notion – The all-in-one workspace for your notes, tasks, wikis, and databases. Airtable Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought. How to Take Smart Notes | Zettelkasten Method in Roam Research - YouTube Focused #103: Systems & Challenges - Relay FM GoodNotes Homepage Notability by Ginger Labs
1 hr 31 min
July 05, 2020543: A Developer's Summer, with Underscore David Smith
This week, Underscore David Smith joins the show to talk about what life as a developer is like between WWDC and the fall when new versions of Apple's operating system ship.
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Guest Starring:
David Smith
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback David Smith, Independent iOS Developer David Smith (@_DavidSmith) / Twitter Under the Radar - Relay FM ‎Pedometer++ on the App Store ‎Sleep++ on the App Store ‎Watchsmith on the App Store ‎CalZones on the App Store ‎Workouts++ on the App Store ‎Geneva Moon on the App Store Feed Wrangler The Gentlest of Sherlockings - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Sherlock (software) - Wikipedia watchOS 7 adds significant personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch - Apple What's Great (and Not So Great) in watchOS 7 Sleep Tracking – The Sweet Setup How the Apple Watch tracks sleep -- and why - CNET The unofficial WWDC app for macOS Swift Playgrounds - Apple ‎Soulver 2 on the Mac App Store ‎Overcast on the App Store youtube-dl FFmpeg iTubeDownloader Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C Cable (1 m) - Apple Underscore's Charging Station
1 hr 29 min
June 28, 2020542: Beta Tales
It's beta season, and David and Stephen have reported for duty with reports of new features and general thoughts on macOS Big Sur, iOS and iPadOS 14 as well as watchOS 7. Plus, a brief announcement about something coming in July.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Give Us Your Beta Questions and Experiences! - MPU Talk Every Default macOS Wallpaper – 512 Pixels What’s New in macOS - Human Interface Guidelines - Apple Developer iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad - Apple Steven Sinofsky's Twitter Thread iOS 14 Preview - Apple David's iOS 14 iPhone New iOS 14 feature lets the iPhone alert you if it hears sounds like a doorbell or fire alarm - The Verge Using the iOS 14 Back Tap with the iPhone Camera and Flashlight - YouTube watchOS 7 Preview - Apple Home | Dark Noise Automators - Relay FM
1 hr 16 min
June 23, 2020541: WWDC 2020
Recorded just a few hours after the WWDC keynote, Stephen and David share their reactions to iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and the Mac's transition to Apple-designed processors.
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Membership - Relay FM iOS 14 Preview - Apple iPadOS Preview - Apple watchOS 7 Preview - Apple The Weird World of Apple Watch Workout Artwork – 512 Pixels ‎Sleep++ on the App Store macOS Big Sur Preview - Apple Every Default macOS Wallpaper – in Glorious 5K Resolution – 512 Pixels Windows Virtual Desktop | Microsoft Azure Universal App Quick Start Program - Apple Developer "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories
1 hr 37 min
June 14, 2020540: Subroutine in the Brain
On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk more about email and working from home, but also get into what it takes to make a MacSparky Field Guide and some weird problems they've recently encountered with their tech.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team
DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Use this link for 10% off.
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback ‎Playwright Repertory Podcast on Apple Podcasts Info/Summary on David's Screencast/Field Guide Video Production Process? - MPU Talk MacSparky Field Guides Airtable Video Editing and Screen Recording Software Teachable ConvertKit Daring Fireball: Head-to-Head Comparison of iPhone vs. Pixel in Voice to Text Transcription James Cham on Twitter: "I don't think that people appreciate how different the voice to text experience on a Pixel is from an iPhone..." - Twitter Comparing macOS Voice to Text with Dragon for Mac - MacSparky on YouTube How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support MailMate MailMate Review - canion.me ‎Microsoft Outlook on the App Store SaneBox Pastel on the App Store DEVONthink Notion ‎Dark Noise on the App Store
1 hr 38 min
June 07, 2020539: Back to Email
David has finally roped Stephen into talking about email. Topics include email services, apps and strategies. Later in the show, they are joined by Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley to hear about two specific apps they use every day.
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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Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Guest Starring:
Rosemary Orchard and Myke Hurley
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Share your email problems and insight for an MPU episode - MPU Talk Hover Email Fastmail iCloud Silent email filtering makes iCloud an unreliable option | Macworld Mac Power Users #469: Running a Business with G Suite - Relay FM Mailplane Airmail Spark ‎Microsoft Outlook Improved AppleScript to Automatically Insert Recipient's Name in Apple Mail using TextExpander — MacSparky SaneBox A Case Study in Phishing — MacSparky Edison Mail Sync Bug Allowing Access to Other Users' Email Accounts [Updated] - MacRumors
1 hr 54 min
May 31, 2020538: I Predate the Home Computer, with James Thomson
PCalc developer James Thomson joins David and Stephen to talk about his background with the Mac, and what it take to build and maintain the same application over multiple decades.
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Guest Starring:
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback James Thomson (@jamesthomson) / Twitter TLA Systems Home Page PCalc for macOS PCalc for iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch Commodore 64 - Wikipedia BBC Micro - Wikipedia Interactive fiction - Wikipedia Atari ST - Wikipedia Macintosh Classic - Wikipedia Copland (operating system) - Wikipedia The History of Clarus the Dogcow – 512 Pixels The iMac G3 Project – 512 Pixels How To: Hackintosh a Dell Mini 9 Into the Ultimate OS X Netbook 30-plus years of HyperCard, the missing link to the Web | Ars Technica PCalc's Origin Story PCalc Version History Apple Asks PCalc Developer to Remove iOS 8 Widget - MacStories PCalc for Apple TV PCalc's Delightfully Insane About Screen - MacStories An Illustrated History of Easter Eggs – James Thomson at Hacking with Swift Live 2019 - YouTube Dice by PCalc Total Party Kill - a podcast from The Incomparable "This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories BBEdit Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Xcode - Apple Developer Blender Basilisk II SheepShaver VMware Fusion Logic Pro Main_MiSTer Wiki Main_MiSTer Wiki - Why FPGA? Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides
1 hr 55 min
May 24, 2020537: The Photos Field Guide and Apple Photos
From the early days of iPhoto to now, with Photos.app and iCloud, Apple has offered increasingly-robust photo management tools for its users. This episode, David and Stephen walk through the features and tools you should know about.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Photos Field Guide (2nd Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Announcing the New Photos Field Guide — MacSparky PowerPhotos – Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicates, and more Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support The History of Aperture - MacStories HoudahGeo — Geocode & Geotag. Add Locations to Apple Photos Enjoy your Memories in Photos - Apple Support Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support Get help with missing photos - Apple Support How to use the Photos library repair tool - Apple Support
1 hr 34 min
May 17, 2020536: Our Bags
A nerd's bag can say a lot about them. This week, David and Stephen empty theirs to talk through their choices and how they've changed over the years.
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback David's Bag Video Stephen's Bag Video Synik 30 Backpack – TOM BIHN Snake Charmer - Electronics Pouch – TOM BIHN Handy Little Thing (HLT) Organizer Pouch – TOM BIHN TOM BIHN Strap Keepers Staad Laptop Backpack Daylight Briefcase - Briefcases - Every Day Carry – TOM BIHN Customize Your Everything Market Bag | Apolis® DSLR Sling Pack – Incase.com Everyday Backpack | Peak Design Official Site Air Porter Carry-On Bag Monoprice Apple MFi Certified USB to Micro USB + USB Type-C + Lightning 3 in 1 Charge & Sync Cable, 3ft Black - Monoprice.com Kindle Oasis Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Identifying Apple Adapters by Touch - YouTube USB-C Magnetic Charging Dock for Apple Watch Glif – Studio Neat Heroclip® Carabiner Hook Clip | Hang Anything, Anywhere Matador Mini Pocket Blanket | REI Co-op Amazon.com | To-Go Ware Bamboo Travel Utensils Amazon.com: Magnetic Foldable Pill Box Case (2 Pack) GoToob+ — humangear Flipside Wallets New RFID Blocking Flipside Wallet Micra Multi-Tool | Leatherman Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners | Field Notes Uni Jetstream Sport Ballpoint Pen - 0.7 mm - Blue Ink | JetPens Circa® Bomber Jacket Leather Foldover Notebook - Leather Notebook - Levenger Amazon.com : Rhodia Head Stapled Pad, No18 A4, Dot - Black : Arts And Crafts Supplies : Office Products Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen – Midnight Blue – The Nibsmith Amazon.com: SOG Twitch II Folding Knife Pocket Knife How I Modded the Silicone Tips of AirPods Pro with a Memory Foam Layer - MacStories Nik's Minimalist Wallets – TOM BIHN
1 hr 11 min
May 10, 2020535: State of the Platform: Apple Services
From iCloud to Apple TV+, Apple's range of services is broader then ever, but how do they all stack up? Is this shift to services changed how users should view the company?
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
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Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Meet iCloud's great-grandfather: iTools | iMore MobileMe’s Legacy – 512 Pixels Apple - Support - System Status Omni Sync Server iCloud - Apple Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay FM Drew Houston of Dropbox remembers meeting Apple's Steve Jobs - Business Insider iCloud storage plans and pricing - Apple Support On Backup.app – 512 Pixels Copied - A Full Featured Clipboard Manager for iOS and macOS Apple Music - Apple Apple TV+ - Apple Apple News - Apple Apple Arcade - Apple Apple Q2 2020 results: $58B revenue, but no guidance - Six Colors Apple Updates the 13-inch MacBook Pro – 512 Pixels 13-inch MacBook Pro Updated - Hardware - MPU Talk BongoTies
1 hr 34 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…