Mac Power Users

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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 Hac... more

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The podcast currently has 811 episodes available.

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February 11, 2024731: “Tears Rolled Down My Light Seal”
Subtitle: Our Apple Vision Pro Impressions
Apple Vision Pro is here. David and Stephen share their initial thoughts on Apple's first new platform in ten years, talk about how it performs in entertainment and productivity and then answer some listener questions about the device.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Southern California Braces for Potential Mudslides as Rain Continues - The New York Times Apple Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro Review: It’s a Carousel – 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: Simple Tricks and Nonsense The big demo - by Michael Steeber - Tabletops Apple Vision Pro: A Teleportation Device – 512 Pixels Book a Vision Pro Demo - Apple Retail Let another person use your Apple Vision Pro with Guest User - Apple Support Apple Vision Pro Accessories - All Accessories - Apple Apple Vision Pro | WaterField Designs Set up your Persona (beta) on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support Capture, view, and share spatial photos and videos on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain - Amazon MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface The thing no one will say about Apple Vision Pro - Casey Neistat Next - MindNode Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro | Flexibits Things for Apple Vision Pro - Things Blog - Cultured Code About Optic ID advanced technology - Apple Support Vision Pro Teardown - iFixit News
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2h 7min
February 04, 2024730: “Treat it as an Intern,” with Jeff Richardson
Jeff Richardson returns to the show to talk about how AI has changed how he works with documents and how technologies like spatial computing and Standby can impact day-to-day workflows.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone J.D. The JLPGA PowerBook 170 - 512 Pixels on YouTube The Future of the 27-inch iMac – 512 Pixels The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels Review: iPad Pro 12.9” - iPhone J.D. Review: iPhone 15 Pro Max - iPhone J.D. Review: Apple Watch Series 7 - iPhone J.D. iPad Keyboards - Apple The New Book of Knowledge - Wikipedia Westlaw – Legal Research Platforms PDF Expert - AI Chat Goodnotes 6 Using AI to get information from documents in PDF Expert and GoodNotes - iPhone J.D. reMarkable StandBy mode: tips on using it, and what stands work best with it - iPhone J.D. Only widgets on the iPad - iPhone J.D. Jeff Richardson's Home Screen - MacSparky Widgetsmith on the App Store Things - To-Do List for Mac & iOS CARROT Weather for iOS and Android Flexibits | Fantastical Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe - Apple Apple Vision Pro Review Roundup - MacRumors The initial reviews are in, and the Apple Vision Pro is the start of something amazing - iPhone J.D. LogMeIn Remote Access A Vision — Liss is More Apple Vision Pro review: magic, until it’s not - The Verge Mac Power Users #728: All About AppleCare - Relay FM Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare - 9to5Mac Parcel - Delivery Tracking for iPhone, iPad and Mac Ivory for iOS The NY Times Crossword Apps Announcing Callsheet — Liss is More Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew on the App Store The Movie Database (TMDB) In the News Podcast
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1h 34min
January 28, 2024729: Don't Hear What We Aren't Saying
On this feedback episode: more about AppleCare and the Vision Pro, then some listener feedback and more proof Stephen and David spend too much time together.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Some Personal News – 512 Pixels AppleCare Guide: Is it Worth Paying For? - MacRumors Self Service Repair - Apple Support Apple - Support - Repair Manuals Self Service Repair Store Apple Launches Self Service Repair Store – 512 Pixels Using Apple’s Tools to Fix My iPhone - YouTube Apple expands Self Service Repair and introduces new Diagnostics process - Apple Apple Vision Pro Repair & Service - Apple Support Introducing OmniFocus 4 Omni Automation Backblaze How to Set up Time Machine Server in macOS Ventura or Later – 512 Pixels Macintosh Garden - Celebrating Macintosh Abandonware! BlueSCSI Blue and White Power Mac G3 | Low End Mac Apple Vision Pro - Technical Specifications - Apple Apple Vision Pro - Guided Tour - Apple These Third-Party Apps Are Optimized For Apple Vision Pro So Far - MacRumors Netflix confirms it won’t have a dedicated app for the Apple Vision Pro | TechCrunch U.S. Developers Can Now Offer Payments Options Outside of App Store – 512 Pixels Facecam Pro | Elgato Logitech BRIO Webcam Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera (Black) | DCZV1/B Spark Mail Introducing Shared Journals for Day One
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1h 44min
January 21, 2024728: All About AppleCare
Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week, Stephen and David detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky
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AppleCare Products Apple Complimentary Support Apple Hardware Warranties Certified Refurbished Products - Apple Store Why Refurbished - Apple Store Apple Service Programs Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support Support for Vintage & Obsolete Products - Apple Buy an AppleCare Plan - Apple Support iPhone Theft & Loss Coverage How AppleCare has changed with AppleCare+ – The Eclectic Light Company Check your Device's Coverage - Apple Support Apple Support App for iOS Get Support - Apple Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options Browse Repair & Service Locations - Apple Support iPhone Express Replacement Service - Apple Support
Express Replacement is also available for iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods issues.
AppleCare Professional Support Solutions AppleCare Professional - Help Desk Support AppleCare Professional - IT Support for OS Integration & Migration AppleCare Professional - Enterprise Support
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1h 17min
January 14, 2024727: The Productivity Field Guide
After years of thought and work, David has launched The Productivity Field Guide. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen about some of the elements of the guide, what went into it and what comes next.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Announcing The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky
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Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Focused - Relay FM Vestaboard iFootage Silders Amazon.com: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
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1h 9min
January 07, 2024726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More
Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking.
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Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM The Internet Classics Archive | The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Holdovers (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB) Apple launches Journal app, a new app for reflecting on everyday moments - Apple Apple’s new journaling app turns your iPhone into a digital diary - The Verge Journaling Suggestions | Apple Developer Documentation Discover the Journaling Suggestions API | Apple Tech Talks Video PSA: Apple’s new Journal app won’t be available on iPad and Mac at launch - 9to5Mac iOS 17.2’s Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep – Six Colors Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories Exploring Apple's Journal App - MacSparky Labs on YouTube The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels Apple Names 2002 Design Award Winners - TidBITS Watson Product FAQ Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One Day One at Automattic | Matt Mullenweg Everlog Journal Journaling Suggestions Come to Everlog | Devon Dundee MacJournal 7 Moleskine Journey Agenda - Notes meets Calendar Daily Notes - Obsidian Craft - Daily Notes The Bullet Journal Method
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1h 17min
December 31, 2023725: Tech That Worked in 2023
To wind down 2023, David and Stephen reflect on the tech that has served them well over the last 12 months.
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More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MacBook Pro - Apple Studio Display - Apple Mac Studio - Apple Stream Deck XL | Elgato Prompter | Elgato AirPods - Apple Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky Timery for Toggl Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow OmniFocus 4 - The Omni Group OmniFocus Plug-In Collection Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple OpenAI Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels Tabletops | Michael Steeber Apple Wants to Partner With Major Publishers to Train AI - MacRumors The Subtle Notebook graphic journal by Cortex TRAVELER'S notebook – TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA Ugmonk Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM
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57min
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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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
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1h 40min
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
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1h 43min
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
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1h 47min

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