Mac Power Users
1,290 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLearn 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 Hackett.
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Mac Power Users 495: Manning the Battle Bridge with Artist Thom Zahler
August 11, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBComic book artist Thom Zahler uses his Macs and iPads to create some incredible artwork and manage his indie business. This week Thom shares his apps and workflows.
494: Our Home Offices
August 04, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThis week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.
Mac Power Users 494: Our Home Offices
August 04, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThis week, David and Stephen talk about their home offices: how they are setup, what equipment and furnishings are used and — of course — what nerdy toys are around. Then, a discussion about the pros and cons of working from home.
493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
July 28, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBPastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day to make his work more efficient, and his explorations in Internet filtering and content blocking.
Mac Power Users 493: My Life is an Edge Case, with TJ Luoma
July 28, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBPastor and Apple nerd TJ Luoma returns to the show to catch David and Stephen up on his journey with Apple's notebooks and the iPad, before sharing some of the apps that he uses every day to make his work more efficient, and his explorations in Internet filtering and content blocking.
492: All of the Ks
July 21, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIn this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to a boss who doesn't get it.
Mac Power Users 492: All of the Ks
July 21, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBIn this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about a borrowed MacBook Pro that Catalina tried melting into his desk, Voice Control and Dictation in iOS 13 and answer a few listener questions about iOS file storage and justifying a Mac to a boss who doesn't get it.
491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort
July 14, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBSimone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.
Mac Power Users 491: Working Hard in the Gaming Industry, with Simone de Rochefort
July 14, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBSimone de Rochefort is a video producer and podcaster at Polygon, and co-hosts Rocket on Relay FM. She walks Stephen and David through the process of creating videos at Polygon, from the writing process, to capturing game footage, editing and more.
Mac Power Users 490: Surfin' with Safari
July 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBSafari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.
490: Surfin' with Safari
July 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBSafari isn't the most popular browser on the planet, but its focus on speed, security and privacy set it apart from the competition. This week, David and Stephen get into the pros and cons of the application, and some of its unique features.
489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
June 30, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBTyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.
Mac Power Users 489: Gear as a Motivator, with Tyler Stalman
June 30, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBTyler Stalman is a photographer, videographer, YouTuber and small business owner alongside his wife Ania Boniecka. Oh, and he loves gear... maybe too much, as he confesses to Stephen and David.
488: How We Communicate
June 23, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBOur digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic.
Mac Power Users 488: How We Communicate
June 23, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBOur digital devices make communicating with others easier than ever, but with that flexibility comes complexity. David and Stephen talk about what solutions they use for certain types of communication, then talk about Notifications and Do Not Disturb, which can help curb incoming messages when things get too hectic.
487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker
June 16, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBJosh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.
Mac Power Users 487: Josh Centers: Beta Spelunker
June 16, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBJosh Centers is the managing editor at TidBITS, which has been covering the world of Apple for nearly 30 years and is a writer for the "Taking Control" series of books. He sits down with David and Stephen to talk about his writing, the tools he uses and why running Apple betas can be a real adventure.
486: Essential iOS Apps
June 09, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBStephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.
Mac Power Users 486: Essential iOS Apps
June 09, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBStephen and David scroll through their iPhones and iPads to collect some of their most-used iOS apps, across a wide range of categories.
Mac Power Users 485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager
June 04, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBStephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share initial thoughts on updates to macOS and the brand new iPadOS. David has some tough questions for Stephen about his future and the new Mac Pro, and they get to share the good news about the brand new "Sparky Button." Finally, our hosts give you the lowdown on their WWDC experiences.
485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager
June 04, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBStephen and David have boots on the ground in San Jose for WWDC 2019. In this episode, they interview Doug Brooks, the Apple Product Manager for the new Mac Pro. Afterward, David and Stephen share initial thoughts on updates to macOS and the brand new iPadOS. David has some tough questions for Stephen about his future and the new Mac Pro, and they get to share the good news about the brand new "Sparky Button." Finally, our hosts give you the lowdown on their WWDC experiences.
484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
May 26, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBFrom trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.
Mac Power Users 484: Unlocking Keyboard Maestro
May 26, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBFrom trigger to actions, variables to debugging, David and Stephen go through the powerhouse that is Keyboard Maestro and discuss David's new Field Guide on the subject.
Mac Power Users 483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
May 19, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBArtist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.
483: Being a Compulsive Maker, with Tiff Arment
May 19, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBArtist and podcaster Tiff Arment joins David and Stephen to talk about her background in photography and analog and digital art, as well as the work that goes into recording and editing podcasts.
Mac Power Users 482: Color Me Interested
May 12, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 84 MBDavid and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.
482: Color Me Interested
May 12, 2019 21:45 - 1 hour - 84 MBDavid and Stephen share their confessions about the iPad Pro, then discuss managing client data before doing some wishcasting for WWDC.
Mac Power Users 481: Finder and Its Alternatives
May 05, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAt the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more.
481: Finder and Its Alternatives
May 05, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAt the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which is part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more.
Mac Power Users 480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt
April 28, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBMichael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.
480: Catching up with Michael Hyatt
April 28, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBMichael Hyatt joins David and Stephen this week in an interview that ranges from how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts.
Mac Power Users 479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
April 21, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBOver a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and the future of the Mac and iOS.
479: 100,000 Subscribers, with Rene Ritchie
April 21, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBOver a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech beyond. This week, David and Stephen catch up with Rene, talking about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform and the future of the Mac and iOS.
Mac Power Users 478: Journaling with Day One
April 14, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBJournaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.
478: Journaling with Day One
April 14, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBJournaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day, and Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad and beyond.
Mac Power Users 477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
April 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBJakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.
477: Mobile Music and Production with Jakob Haq
April 07, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBJakob Haq is a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who create, edits and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad.
476: Exploring the Mac App Store
March 31, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBStephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.
Mac Power Users 476: Exploring the Mac App Store
March 31, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBStephen and David talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems they've found there over the years. Then, they recap Apple's recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks' yard.
475: Something Smells Funny
March 24, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThe guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.
Mac Power Users 475: Something Smells Funny
March 24, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBThe guys work their way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch and David has switched notes apps ... again.
474: Using the iPad as a Laptop
March 17, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWhen thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.
Mac Power Users 474: Using the iPad as a Laptop
March 17, 2019 22:15 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBWhen thinking about making an iPad a notebook replacement, there are a lot of factors to consider. David and Stephen talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.
473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
March 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBShawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.
Mac Power Users 473: Shawn Blanc’s Evolved Workflows
March 10, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBShawn Blanc returns to the show to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects like The Sweet Setup and The Focus Course.
472: Live in Chicago with Friends
March 03, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBLive from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.
Mac Power Users 472: Live in Chicago with Friends
March 03, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBLive from Chicago, David and Stephen thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools, before answering some listener questions.
471: Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My!
February 24, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 83 MBDavid and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips.
Mac Power Users 471: Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps, Oh My!
February 24, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 83 MBDavid and Stephen talk through the Mac utilities and applications that are always at their fingertips.
470: From Computing to Sheep Farming, with Oogie McGuire
February 17, 2019 23:15 - 1 hour - 74 MBProgrammer and sheep farmer Oogie McGuire talks about LambTracker, her application for managing flocks and the hardware that goes along with it, as well as her on-going project of digitizing historical photos.