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Mac Power Users

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 Robles.

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130:02

592: WWDC 2021 and the Future of Mac Automation

Mac Power Users ·

2021/06/11

WWDC 2021 has brought new versions of all of Apple's software platforms, with a large number of features coming to them all at once. This week, Stephen and David talk through the changes, and speak to Apple's Vivek Bhardwaj about the new Shortcuts for Mac and what it means for traditional (and future) Mac automation.

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106:00

591: HyperCard All the Way Down, with Adam Engst

Mac Power Users ·

2021/06/06

With over 30 years of history, TidBITs is the longest-running tech publication covering Apple in the world. This week, one of its founders, Adam Engst, drops by the show to talk about his writing workflow, unusual input devices and how WWDC has changed over the years.

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84:21

590: Our Video Workflows

Mac Power Users ·

2021/05/30

David and Stephen are both working on more video than ever, so they compare notes on their processes, gear and editing tools.

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82:40

589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos

Mac Power Users ·

2021/05/23

David and Stephen are joined by Teddy Svoronos to discuss the tech that he has implemented for distance teaching and learning in his role at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

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92:42

588: macOS Services, with Sal Soghoian

Mac Power Users ·

2021/05/16

Stephen and David talk with Sal Soghoian on the history of Automator and Services on the Mac, both of which are cornerstones of automation on macOS today. The trio discusses how these tools came to be, and how Apple has evolved them over the years, in addition to what can be done with them.

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106:29

587: Catching Up with Casey Liss

Mac Power Users ·

2021/05/09

Casey Liss drops by to chat with Stephen and David about waiting on the next Apple silicon announcement, his iPhone development work, home automation and how not to deal with digital photos.

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104:42

586: iPhone Productivity

Mac Power Users ·

2021/05/02

As the computer that's almost always in our pockets, the iPhone can become a surprisingly useful tool for getting things done.

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89:27

585: Spring Loaded

Mac Power Users ·

2021/04/25

In the wake of Apple's spring event, Stephen and David cover the new iMac and iPad Pro, and also discuss changes to the Apple TV and some of Apple's services. In short, everything should be more colorful and some things more powerful.

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96:16

584: Everything Fades to Black

Mac Power Users ·

2021/04/18

It's feedback time, so David and Stephen answer listener email, talk about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife. There's also new MPU merch for sale!

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101:17

583: The Obsidian Deep Dive

Mac Power Users ·

2021/04/11

With the recent explosion in personal knowledge management tools, it is hard to know which one fits your needs the best. This week, David and Stephen talk through Obsidian, which builds on top of plain, old-fashioned Markdown documents.

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105:59

582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My... with...

Mac Power Users ·

2021/04/04

Shelly Brisbin returns to the show to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.

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102:23

581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David

Mac Power Users ·

2021/03/28

On this episode, David and Stephen discuss their work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools they use to keep things running smoothly in their small businesses.

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96:41

580: Twenty Years of OS X

Mac Power Users ·

2021/03/21

After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different from what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple. This week, Stephen and David reflect on two decades of their beloved platform.

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102:50

579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30

Mac Power Users ·

2021/03/14

The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS, but that doesn't mean there aren't some real gems out there to make working on macOS more productive.

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94:58

578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley

Mac Power Users ·

2021/03/07

David and Stephen are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. They discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. August then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services.

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111:57

577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad

Mac Power Users ·

2021/02/28

Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by the show to tell David and Stephen about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac and creating music with a computer.

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101:28

576: No Judgement Here

Mac Power Users ·

2021/02/21

In this feedback episode, the guys revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, David talks about a new computer in his life and Stephen reworks his home screen.

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119:26

575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa

Mac Power Users ·

2021/02/14

John Siracusa joins Stephen and David to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.

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89:17

574: Calendars, Contacts and Tasks

Mac Power Users ·

2021/02/07

This week, David and Stephen get back to the basics, and check on how calendars, contacts and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.

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98:25

573: Rosemary Orchard Returns

Mac Power Users ·

2021/01/31

The Queen of Automation drops by to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files.

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