Mac Power Users

by Relay

New874: iPad mini Review, PROLED MacBook Pro, David Got a DuoNovember 8, 2026 · 1 h 21 min

Episodes: 874
Released: weekly
Latest episode: Nov 8, 2026

About the podcast

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.

Episodes 874

874: iPad mini Review, PROLED MacBook Pro, David Got a Duo
November 8, 20261 h 21 minEpisode 874
We review the new OLED iPad mini, thoughts on the PROLED MacBook Pro, and most importantly, David managed to acquire an iPhone Duo. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Base44: Build the real thing …
Show notes
We review the new OLED iPad mini, thoughts on the PROLED MacBook Pro, and most importantly, David managed to acquire an iPhone Duo.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Base44: Build the real thing with Base44. Describe the software you need in your own words and get a working build. Get 30% off the Builder plan for your first year.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Flying with iPad mini - A Pilot's Review Macbook PROLED XDR Impressions: They Said They Wouldn't! Ternus addresses Apple breaking touchscreen Mac taboo: 'Who knew?' iPhone Duo Stock Checker iPhone Duo Review: The iPhone for iPad Lovers David Duo Control Center David Duo Home Screen Stephen Duo Home Stephen Duo Open Stephen Duo Open 2
873: iPhone Duo Review and Touchscreen MacBook Pro
November 1, 20261 h 20 minEpisode 873
David and Stephen unpack Apple’s latest Macs and iPad mini, then compare the iPhone Duo’s everyday benefits and tradeoffs. Stephen buys a Mac mini live as they weigh cameras, apps, accessories, and getting real …
Show notes
David and Stephen unpack Apple’s latest Macs and iPad mini, then compare the iPhone Duo’s everyday benefits and tradeoffs. Stephen buys a Mac mini live as they weigh cameras, apps, accessories, and getting real work done on a folding phone.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users on YouTube Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever Mac mini Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools MotionVFX Joanna Stern interviews Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak MPU 865: Teddy Svoronos Mac Studio MPU 871: Michael Whalen Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display: The first-ever Mac with Touch Stephen’s iPhone Duo Review Video Stephen’s iPhone Duo app directory Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo's inner display cracking JerryRigEverything’s iPhone Duo durability test Screens Tailscale Paperman Digital Matte Surface Retrocade MOFT Trackable Snap-on Phone Stand & Wallet MOFT Snap Fold for iPhone Duo Nomad iPhone Duo cases Jeff Richardson: iPhone Duo—the best of times, the worst of times Stephen's Apple Store Selfie iPhone Duo Teardown: The Most Repairable Foldable Has a Huge Screen Problem AIMARZ AF01 Foldable Keyboard Wispr Flow
872: The Mighty Mac mini
October 25, 2026Episode 872
Sparky swapped his Mac Studio for an M6 Mac mini, and he breaks down everything a Mac mini can do as an always-on home server: backups, automations, app hosting, Plex, Docker, and more! This episode of Mac …
Show notes
Sparky swapped his Mac Studio for an M6 Mac mini, and he breaks down everything a Mac mini can do as an always-on home server: backups, automations, app hosting, Plex, Docker, and more!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Some iPhone Duo orders getting moved up to earlier dates Crackling/distorted sound from MacBook Pro Apple's October 28 'Pro and Tell' Launch: What's Coming Stephen's iPhone Duo First Look iPhone Duo Day 2: IRL Parachute Backup Orion — HDMI Monitor for iPad Guermok Video Capture Card A launchd Tutorial Transcriber Instinct Plex Pass MakeMKV HandBrake LM Studio Mac mini M6, 32GB, 1TB Apple and Meta team up to run Meta’s Muse Spark Open model on Macs Docker Desktop HomeBox Paperless-ngx Audiobookshelf changedetection.io Mealie Uptime Kuma Stirling-PDF Karakeep Calibre-Web Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE Airversa QliQ AC1 HomeKit Button Controller Raspberry Pi 5
871: AI Can't Fake Taste with Emmy-Winning Composer Michael Whalen
October 18, 20261 h 22 minEpisode 871
Emmy-winning composer Michael Whalen returns to talk about his Mac Studio, Logic Pro, and the move from making music to directing AI-assisted films. David and Stephen also discuss Apple's new home devices and …
Show notes
Emmy-winning composer Michael Whalen returns to talk about his Mac Studio, Logic Pro, and the move from making music to directing AI-assisted films. David and Stephen also discuss Apple's new home devices and the apps Michael uses every day.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- Workbrew: See and secure the software running your company. Free for unlimited devices.
Guest Starring:
Michael Whalen
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Michael Whalen Apple HomeView announcement Apple TV 4K announcement HomePod mini announcement Apple Home Collection Dynaudio Core 7 Powered Studio Monitor Auratone 5C Active Super Sound Cube Sonos Era 300 Kaleidescape Strato E Range by David Epstein Synclavier Music Powered by Kyma Michael Whalen's blog The Hollywood "After the Fire" Sale - Michael Whalen Gods Don't Give Gifts Instagram M. Night Shyamalan Launches an Earnest New YouTube Channel ‘Backrooms’ Explained: The Complex, Async, and the Ending Suno Artist Expansion Artlist ArtCraft forScore Finale Sibelius Automatic Page Turning for Musicians via Real-Time Machine Listening Manus Prime Video to stream the Emmy Awards
870: The Full Sparky
October 11, 20261 h 23 minEpisode 870
David is READY, launcher follow-up, Stephen tries Tailscale, new iOS 27 Shortcuts Actions, David's new gadget, and listener feedback! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off …
Show notes
David is READY, launcher follow-up, Stephen tries Tailscale, new iOS 27 Shortcuts Actions, David's new gadget, and listener feedback!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Raycast 2 Sent Me Back to Spotlight Apology Video to Raycast adil on X: Shortcuts Apple Events case study Tuna Tailscale AIMARZ AF01 Foldable Keyboard David's Readiness 1 David's Readiness 2 Stephen's Readiness Stephen's Apps Website Shortcuts Menu Drafts Quick Notes - Capture Stash: Fast Add to Clipboard OverPicture for Safari Why I'm Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max NOMAD Stratos Band - Apple Watch 49mm - Volt Hide distractions when watching videos in Safari on Mac New in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS 27 iOS 27 Shortcuts: Every New Action & Automation Explained VLC media player Comet X (GL-RM4PE) Quad-Port Remote KVM with PoE Console Guide - GL.iNet KVM Docs Comet Q (GL-RMQ1) Quick Setup - GL.iNet KVM Docs Comet Pro (GL-RM10) Wi-Fi 6 Remote KVM with Touchscreen Quick GIF Picker
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Search in Bear
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Search in Notes
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Resize Window Left 1/4
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Amazon Quick Search
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Meta's Muse AI Read Jason Aten's Text Messages AI Reel Recipe to Notes
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Prepend Text to Note
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Add Kan Do Task
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Text Screenshot Fast
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When Keyboard is Connected
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Push Notification Automation
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Get Travel Time Update
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Set Volume
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See QR Code Link
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World Knowledge
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869: It Was Basically a Wash
October 4, 20261 h 7 minEpisode 869
David and Stephen compare the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, discuss David's move to an M6 Mac mini for local AI and server work, and test Siri AI on everyday tasks. This episode of Mac Power Users is …
Show notes
David and Stephen compare the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, discuss David's move to an M6 Mac mini for local AI and server work, and test Siri AI on everyday tasks.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback AppleCare One forScore Apple Watch AnyList Google Fitbit Air Pedometer++ Whisper Memos Mac mini Time to Say Goodbye... - YouTube M6 Mac mini has my Mac Studio sweating... - YouTube Satechi Mac mini Hub & Stand with NVMe SSD Enclosure How to get Siri AI — Apple Support Siri AI: Everything You Can Do - YouTube Fantastical What’s Really Happening with Siri AI and Apps
Interview with Ryan Wesley of Foodnoms on Siri aI
18 Apps that "Work" with Siri AI Right Now - YouTube FoodNoms Flighty Kan Do Things OmniFocus Dark Noise pdfu on X: Describe a Shortcut Could Soon Support Third-Party Actions iPhone Duo The iPhone Duo may already have its first killer app: a virtual Walkman | TechCrunch MOFT
868: Tyler Stalman Reviews iPhone 18 Pro Camera
September 27, 20261 h 17 minEpisode 868
Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing …
Show notes
Photographer and filmmaker Tyler Stalman joins us to go in-depth on iPhone 18 Pro camera, including the faster main lens, variable aperture, and the new Pro Controls, and why they matter more than the marketing suggests.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Tyler Stalman
Links and Show Notes:
Give to St. Jude here!
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone 18 Pro: A Photographer's Review Full Stack Creator Podcast with Tyler Stalman Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs iPhone 17 Pro Kondor Blue Stalman Smartphone Clamp Stephen's 17 Pro vs 18 Pro Video Frame Halide Mark III Film(ish) VSCO Blackmagic Camera Lightroom Moment Pro Camera II Fujifilm X-M5 Fujifilm X100VI Limited Edition Ricoh GR IV Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Sports Lens
867: Deep Dive on macOS 27 and Siri AI
September 20, 20261 h 31 minEpisode 867
David and Stephen compare iOS 27 and macOS 27 after a summer of daily use, covering Liquid Glass, Safari extensions, Spotlight, Siri AI, HomeKit, AppleCare One Family, Apple Watch improvements, and the apps …
Show notes
David and Stephen compare iOS 27 and macOS 27 after a summer of daily use, covering Liquid Glass, Safari extensions, Spotlight, Siri AI, HomeKit, AppleCare One Family, Apple Watch improvements, and the apps adopting Apple's new tools.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- Squarespace: Save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users on YouTube Relay for St. Jude Why I'm Buying the iPhone Duo Instead of the iPhone 18 Pro Max MacSparky YouTube channel Stephen Robles YouTube channel macOS 27 Golden Gate macOS 27 release notes Audio Hijack Bartender 7 — Own your menu bar Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 UniFi Travel Router Long-Range Reeder Classic Readwise Reader OverPicture for Safari Raycast Parachute Backup Keyboard Maestro 1Password iOS 27 is OUT! Here's Everything New How to get Siri AI - Apple Support DJI RS 4 Mini Fantastical - Calendar Nutrition Tracker: Foodnoms Things Flighty – Live Flight Tracker Bear Kan Do: Project Management Tripsy: Travel Planner Sequel • Media Tracker Dark Noise: Ambient Sounds Learn about Apple Intelligence usage limits - Apple Support AppleCare - Apple iPhone Duo's red carpet moment soured by internet screen jibes iPhone Duo on the red carpet, but iPhone 18 Pro for the selfie
866: The Ternus Doctrine
September 13, 20261 h 21 minEpisode 866
The torch is passed to John Ternus who beings his first Apple event as CEO, espousing a new doctrine of the "intelligent personal hub." Then we dive into all the hardware announcements, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch …
Show notes
The torch is passed to John Ternus who beings his first Apple event as CEO, espousing a new doctrine of the "intelligent personal hub." Then we dive into all the hardware announcements, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free.
- Squarespace: Save 50% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes:
Give to Relay for St. Jude!
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Everything Apple Just Announced - Stephen's YouTube Recap Apple Event September 9 2026: Introducing iPhone Duo and more Apple Plans to Squeeze More Revenue From the App Store, Report Says Apple unveils iPhone Duo I Tested Apple's New FOLDABLE iPhone Duo iPhone Duo MagSafe Accessory Photo AppleCare One Family Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max iPhone 18 Pro & Duo: A Photographer's Reaction About Audio Intelligence features on Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Introducing Apple Watch Series 12, with the all-new Health Sensing System
865: Harvard Professor Teddy Svoronos on AI in the Classroom
September 6, 20261 h 13 minEpisode 865
Teddy Svoronos returns to the Mac Power Users. Teddy explains how he uses tech to teach at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the challenges of teaching in the age of A.I. This episode of Mac Power …
Show notes
Teddy Svoronos returns to the Mac Power Users. Teddy explains how he uses tech to teach at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and the challenges of teaching in the age of A.I.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Teddy Svoronos
Links and Show Notes:
Give to St. Jude here!
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users on YouTube Relay for St. Jude Teddy Svoronos Teddy Svoronos at Harvard Kennedy School Course Corrections #319: Teaching Workflows with Teddy Svoronos MPU 383, More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos #589: Zoom Jiu Jitsu with Teddy Svoronos Skating to an Erratic Puck
Teddy's Blog
Jump Desktop Goodnotes In Praise of GoodNotes Ferrite Recording Studio Keynote Microsoft PowerPoint Tailscale Screens - Edovia Keyboard Maestro Raycast OpenIn Setapp Poll Everywhere Canvas Obsidian Macuse Surfing the Vibe Continuum Shortcuts Playground tsvoronos/gdrive-open Teachly PingPong Pangram AI Detector ChatGPT's Impact On Our Brains According to an MIT Study Your Brain on ChatGPT, MIT Media Lab Pensive AI Grader LookAway VoiceInk MacWhisper Wispr Flow Apple Notes Litra Glow
864: Marked Safe from Buying M5 Ultra
August 30, 20261 h 16 minEpisode 864
Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app …
Show notes
Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Robot Assistant Field Guide Stephen's Shortcuts Community Stash App: Fast Add to Clipboard The Case for a Personal Apple Developer Tier - MacSparky Polishing Cloth - Apple Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra Bunch Moom · Many Tricks Analog Kits – Ugmonk Capture Kan Do: Task App Wispr Flow Paperman SofaBaton X2 Universal Remote Eve Weather 3D - Analogue Home Assistant Readwise Reader Eve Motion
863: 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek
August 23, 20261 h 20 minEpisode 863
Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored …
Show notes
Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today.
- Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free.
- Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Werner Jainek
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Things Cultured Code MindNode OmniGraffle Ulysses Little Snitch Monument Valley 3 Getting Things Done, David Allen iGTD and Bartek Bargiel (Cultured Code's 2009 announcement) Quicksilver Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace MPU 862: Alfred vs Spotlight vs Raycast TickTick The Witness Alto's Odyssey Threes Zooom/2 (discontinued; MacStories review as the archival reference) Tailscale Screens Kan Do, Stephen Robles App Intents documentation Bill Atkinson HyperCard Christopher Lawley's Website
862: Mac Launcher Showdown
August 16, 20261 h 15 minEpisode 862
We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy …
Show notes
We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Take the MPU Survey
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Sparky's Alfred Field Guide
Use promo code: MPUALFRED
Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Stephen's Full Raycast Setup
YouTube Video
Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Pastebot 3 for Mac Projects | ThoughtAsylum Alfred Workflow Screen Gnome — Quickly Share GIFs on Your Mac TextExpander: #1 Text Replacement & Keyboard Shortcut App Drafts | Where Text Starts Moom · Many Tricks What's New in Raycast for Mac v2 | Raycast Manual A Technical Deep Dive Into the New Raycast - Raycast Blog LaunchBar 6
861: Stephen Builds a New Task App
August 9, 20261 h 12 minEpisode 861
In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how …
Show notes
In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free.
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
Take the MPU Survey
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kan Do App
Available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and  Vision Pro
Stephen's Video on Kan Do YoLink Smart Water Leak Protection System Kit EcoNet Controls Bulldog Matter WiFi Valve Robot Kit with 3 Leak Sensors Analog Daily Focus Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Field Notes | Lucky Kan Do App Screenshot Reminders Columns Screenshot Move Reminders to Column Shortcut
Requires the app "Actions" to run. Once run, go to a Shortcut, add any action, tap it, and then tap paste to show this hidden action.
Actions App for Shortcuts
860: The Friday Incident with Merlin Mann
August 2, 20261 h 30 minEpisode 860
Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday …
Show notes
Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident."
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Merlin Mann
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin on Movies on the Side Pastebot 3 is Out Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life
859: Tangential Gadgets
July 26, 20261 h 26 minEpisode 859
David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live …
Show notes
David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo.
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Tech Folio Laptop Backpack | USA Made | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Messenger Bag | USA Made | WaterField Designs Anker USB-C Hub Adapter (7-in-1) MOFT Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro 11-inch Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet (8-in-1) Chipolo CARD Tracking Card Pro - Stellar Orange MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand ESR Geo MagSafe Wallet Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Battery Compact Satechi FindAll Smart Glasses Case Anker Nano Charging Station ARK Uno Solid Wood MagSafe Stand Belkin MagSafe Charger 3-in-1 Charging Station KU XIU Qi2.2 Magnetic Wireless Charger Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable Anker 140W 4-Port GaN MacBook Charger Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station $3,000 Kaleidescape Movie Box - YouTube UniFi Travel Router Jackery Solar Generator 300 Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Trackables – Health Tracker App Outlet Shelf Wall Holder Denon AVR-S970H AV Receiver elago R5 Locator Case X2 Sofabaton Universal Remote Strato E Movie Player Lamicall MagSafe Tripod Stand Nillkin MagSafe Wall Mount Shower Phone Holder cobcobb Magnetic AirPods Strap UGREEN Magnetic Wireless USB-C to HDMI Adapter Here's the problem with Meta Glasses - YouTube Plaud.ai Spigen MagSafe Wallet Pouch Organizer TRMNL | ePaper dashboard to stay focused The Task Knife | Grovemade Leatherman ARC Multi-tool SnapFresh Cordless Electric Scissors Freewrite Signature Edition reMarkable Paper Tablet Why I'm (sort of) not worried about AI - YouTube Analogue 3D Roller Pro Carry-On | Peak Design Tech Pouch | Peak Design
858: Making Educational Videos for 17 Years with Ian Byrd
July 19, 20261 h 19 minEpisode 858
Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. This episode of Mac …
Show notes
Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Ian Byrd
Links and Show Notes:
Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube.
Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd's Website Wistia The E-Myth Revisited Tailscale Remotion Eve Dimmer Switch Linode Switchbot Bot Rechargeable Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control Switch SwitchBot Hub 2 Trickster Alfred Blink Shell Ghostty 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone Monologue BetterTouchTool Manta Sleep Mask Sound
857: Sparmerica
July 12, 20261 h 37 minEpisode 857
A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves …
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A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free.
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The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 - MacRumors Maps to Uber Shortcut David and Daisy Photo - Original David and Daisy Photo - Extended Meta Glasses Photo Upcoming Movies to Reminders Shortcut Multi Stop Directions from Events Shortcut Plan Multi Stop Route Shortcut Find Dominant Color Shortcut Life Progress Wallpaper with Charty Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Doctor Drafts Flighty Pricing (2026) Lightsaber Wall
This is what happens when a nerd gets a few nickels in his pocket.
MetaGrid Pro, iPad Control Surface for Mac and Windows Apps Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Charty 2.0 – Create charts from Shortcuts You’re not ready for these iPhone Shortcuts - YouTube Introducing Circle Eclipse Black Meta Fury AI Glasses - Brown Gradient Lenses | Meta Store | Meta CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt Aqara Smart Lock U400 choclift Raycast Keyboard Maestro Monarch Money Alfred Pixelmator Pro Drafts Superwhisper Day One The Movie Database (TMDB) Uber Four Thousand Weeks CalDigit Element Hub Maestral Sparky's Lightsaber Holder Dropbox LM Studio Claude / Claude Cowork ChatGPT Google Gemini Perplexity Dithering MacStories MPU Talk forums relay.fm/mpu MPU 856 — Siri AI and the Beta Features Sara Dietschy Merlin Mann
856: iOS 27 Beta Features and Siri AI
July 5, 20261 h 1 minEpisode 856
David bought his MacBook Pro at the perfect time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password …
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David bought his MacBook Pro at the perfect time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Safari Describe Extensions macOS 27 - YouTube
855: Federico Viticci Reverse Engineered Shortcuts
June 28, 20261 h 15 minEpisode 855
Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local …
Show notes
Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
- Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today.
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Guest Starring:
Federico Viticci
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. Federico Viticci on Mastodon Monologue | Effortless voice dictation so you can work 3x faster Mole for Mac — Free All-in-One Cleaner & Monitor | MacTools CleanShot X for Mac Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Termius - Modern SSH Client ‎Denim - Playlist Cover Maker App - App Store Shortcuts Playground (Viticci/MacStories) MacStories "Introducing Shortcuts Playground" Data Jar (Simon B. Støvring) Apple Frames (MacStories shortcut) Alfred CleanMyMac LM Studio DEVONthink Notion Todoist Things (Cultured Code) OmniFocus (Omni Group) Obsidian iA Writer Lettera (Shiny Frog / Bear team) Bear PushCut Plex Tailscale Screens (Edovia) Downie (Charlie Monroe) Transloader (Eternal Storms) Hazel (Noodlesoft) Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich) Backblaze Codex (OpenAI) Claude Code Apple MLX
854: Obscure (and Excellent) Mac Apps
June 21, 20261 h 15 minEpisode 854
Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. This episode of Mac Power Users …
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Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
- Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
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All App Links
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Cotypist Choclift Wispr Flow Sequel Callsheet Chapterize Forecast Bauhaus Clock Contextly Quick Notes NotePlan Bike Marked Permute Dropzone Menu Drop Bartender Amethyst TextSniper Inset TextSoap Indigo Framous Shareshot Parachute Readwise Reader Readwise Timery Timing RemCTL Craft Dictate Time Zones Shortcut
853: Siri AI and WWDC 2026
June 14, 20261 h 14 minEpisode 853
Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users …
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Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today.
- Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
- Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback macOS Features Wall of Text — Basic Apple Guy Shortcuts Just Changed Forever - YouTube Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more - Apple Bridget Photo - Original Bridget Photo - Extended Bridget Photo - Clean Up UniFi Travel Router Stephen Robles Primary Technology iJustine John Gruber (Daring Fireball) Joanna Stern (WSJ) Nilay Patel (The Verge) Bridget Carey (CNET) Andrew O'Hara (AppleInsider) Federico Viticci (MacStories) Mike Hurley (Relay FM) LM Studio DEVONthink Bear Fastmail Perplexity changedetection.io Pushcut Data Jar MPU 852 — Pre-WWDC with Myke Hurley
852: Designed in California and WWDC Wishlist with Myke Hurley
June 7, 20261 h 8 minEpisode 852
Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! This episode of Mac …
Show notes
Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
- Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
Guest Starring:
Myke Hurley
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Designed in California: An Apple history podcast Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay The Rest Is History - Apple Podcasts Western Electric Phone - Version History YouTube Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame Skylight Calendar Max
851: I Have Contraband
May 31, 20261 h 16 minEpisode 851
David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and …
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David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Robot Assistant Field Guide Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Robin Home HomePass for HomeKit & Matter HomeCam for HomeKit HomePaper for HomeKit Multi-State Sensor P100 – Aqara LLC Tailwind iQ3 Smart Garage Door Controller iSmartgate MINI THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Govee Smart Cordless Table Lamp Classic IKEA launches new smart home range with Matter 5 Smart Home Upgrades I Should've Done Sooner - YouTube Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 WITHINGS Body Smart Scale Immich Spokenly Introducing Shortcuts Playground - MacStories AI Built These Shortcuts - YouTube Stream Deck + XL | Elgato Prompter XL | Elgato MPU Timestamp Shortcut Audio Hijack Script Canisteo Motorized Blinds Roller Shade TRMNL | ePaper Dashboard DEVONthink 4.3 Herschel Menuwhere · Many Tricks Short Run — Sindre Sorhus DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo DJI Mic 3 Bundle Shure MV7+ KU XIU Qi2.2 25W Magnetic Wireless Charger Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station StealthTech Living Room Sound System | Lovesac Pixelmator Pro MacWhisper Fastmail MCP Server Superhuman DEVONthink TRMNL X Supercharge Elgato Stream Deck Elgato Key Light Air BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro Audio Hijack Bear Backblaze Parachute Carbon Copy Cloner Tailscale Snazzy Labs Hollyland Lark Wireless Mics Ulanzi RODECaster Pro 2 Mac Power Users
850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment
May 24, 20261 h 46 minEpisode 850
Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored …
Show notes
Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more!
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite.
- Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Marco Arment
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ATP 683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug — ATP Overcast App Accidental Data Centre : r/overcast Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars I Tested 12 Podcast Apps… Here’s the Best One - YouTube Backblaze no longer backing up cloud-based files Fat Cat Software Buy Bambu Lab X2D Gridfinity Generator | Interactive tool Tinkercad Onshape | Product Development Platform Shapr3D: 3D Modeling software | Windows & Mac & iPad 3D Printer Warehouse "Dental" Filament
849: Surviving Your Camera Roll
May 17, 20261 h 20 minEpisode 849
David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth …
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David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube David's Oldest Digital Photo Stephen's Moody Trumpet Photo Stephen's Dad - Fujifilm Camera Stephen and Whitney in College Backblaze no longer backing up - MPU Talk Gemini 2: top duplicate file finder PowerPhotos - Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicate photos, and more ‎Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe App - App Store ‎AI Cleaner: Clean Up Storage App - App Store How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library Widgetsmith - One app; endless home screens Slideshows Maker for Mac and iPad - FotoMagico Parachute Backup - Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos Synology Inc. SuperDuper! Carbon Copy Cloner: macOS Backup Software - Bombich Software Mimeo Photos Custom Photo Book Maker ‎PhotoScan by Google Photos App - App Store FastFoto High-Speed Photo Scanning System | Epson US ScanMyPhotos.com The Best Photo, Video, Audio Conversion Company | EverPresent VHS to Digital Converter How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - Margareta Magnusson ‎MacFamilyTree 11 App - App Store Eve Aqua Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise Travel Photographer - Austin Mann Password Manager for Personal & Family Security | 1Password Legacybox® — Digitize Home Movies, Photos, Slides & More Digital Conversion Services – Photo, Movies, & More | DiJiFi Photomyne: Save & Cherish Family Memories Forever Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner | Products | Epson US Request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Photo organizing software for Mac, Windows, Android, iOS Dropbox.com Google Photos: Edit, Organize, Search, and Backup Your Photos Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Pixelmator Pro - Apple Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI United States Sony Alpha 7C II – Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera | Black | ILCE-7CM2/B Save Screenshots and Delete Shortcut
848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell
May 10, 20261 h 28 minEpisode 848
Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, Kindle vs Kobo, plus libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. This …
Show notes
Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, Kindle vs Kobo, plus libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Shop all Kindle | Amazon Kobo Sage | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States Libby - Library hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks GitHub - crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader: Firmware for the Xteink X4 e-paper display reader · GitHub Daylight | A More Caring Computer calibre - E-book management Goodreads | Meet your next favorite book The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Apple in China | Book by Patrick McGee | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Rethinking RSS, newsletters, and how I read every morning – Six Colors Stephen Robles: "My AI Voice" - Mastodon
847: Actually Useful AI Tools
May 3, 20261 h 15 minEpisode 847
David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email …
Show notes
David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Claude.ai Google Gemini ChatGPT Perplexity Dia Browser | AI Chat With Your Tabs Comet Browser: a Personal AI Assistant Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Whisper Memos - AI voice recorder app for iPhone & Apple Watch ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini Comparison
Mastodon Post
🎙️ MacWhisper Transcriptionist for Mac and iOS The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTube Apple Home Devices - Stephen's Website
Made by Claude
OWC Envoy Pro FX SaneBox | Dashboard Cloudflare Platformer Six Colors – Apple, technology, and other stuff Gling - AI Video Editing Software for YouTube Free AI Voice Generator & Voice Agents Platform | ElevenLabs ‎Coffee Finder by Beardfm App - App Store
coffee finder
‎The No List App - App Store Kagi Search Marvin the Paranoid Android - Wikipedia
846: State of Apple Watch 2026
April 26, 20261 h 29 minEpisode 846
After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. This episode of …
Show notes
After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free.
- Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Links and Show Notes:
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Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Shortcuts University | Stephen Robles John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Community Letter from Tim - Apple The Future of Apple Starts Now - Stephen's YouTube Interview with Apple's John Ternus and Joz | Tom's Guide David's Watch Face 1 David's Watch Face 2 David's Watch Face 3 David's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 1 Stephen's Watch Face 2 Stephen's Watch Face 3 Stephen's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 5 Stephen's Band Collection Apple Watch Band Tray - AppleUnsold ‎Foodnoms App - App Store ‎AnyList: Grocery Shopping List App - App Store ‎HomePass for HomeKit & Matter App - App Store ‎Bear - Markdown Notes App - App Store ‎Quick Notes - Capture App - App Store ‎Overcast: Podcast App App - App Store ‎Teleprompter Pro App - App Store ‎Drafts App - App Store ‎Fantastical Calendar App - App Store ‎Whisper Memos - Speech to text App - App Store WHOOP | Unlock Human Performance & Healthspan
845: Intentional Technology with Patrick Rhone
April 19, 20261 h 20 minEpisode 845
Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live …
Show notes
Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones.
This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:
- Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac.
- NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link.
- 1Password: Never forget a password again.
Guest Starring:
Patrick Rhone
Links and Show Notes: Credits
The Mac Power Users
Stephen Robles
David Sparks
The Editor
Jim Metzendorf
The Fixer
Kerry Provanzano
More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU 845 on YouTube Patrick Rhone – Master Generalist enough – Patrick Rhone Minimal Mac | iPad First Impressions The Dash/Plus System – Rhoneisms I Deleted My Second Brain | Medium Patrick Rhone (@patrickrhone) • Instagram photos and videos Certified Refurbished Products - Apple The Light Phone | The Light Phone The Minimal Company | Live More, Scroll Less. Brick — Take Back Control of Your Screen Time – Brick LLC Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Now Software - Wikipedia Timex Sinclair 1000 - Wikipedia Macintosh Color Classic - Wikipedia The Anxious Generation — from a book to a movement Stillness Is The Key: Pre-Order Bonuses - RyanHoliday.net DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind. Watch Movies and TV Shows Free Online - Plex Set up YouTube Kids Welcome to Sarah Lawrence College Shop Instant Pot & Instant Appliances | Official Website

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