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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 Robles.
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857: Sparmerica
Yesterday01:36:36Tap to summarizeA 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. 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 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 WallThis 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
Transcribe →856: iOS 27 Beta Features and Siri AI
1w ago01:01:23Tap to summarizeDavid 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. 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 Safari Describe Extensions macOS 27 - YouTube
Transcribe →855: Federico Viticci Reverse Engineered Shortcuts
2w ago01:14:30Tap to summarizeFederico 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
Transcribe →854: Obscure (and Excellent) Mac Apps
3w ago01:14:49Tap to summarizeLesser-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. Links and Show Notes: All App Links 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 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
Transcribe →853: Siri AI and WWDC 2026
4w ago01:14:12Tap to summarizeStephen 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
Transcribe →852: Designed in California and WWDC Wishlist with Myke Hurley
Jun 701:08:19Tap to summarizeMyke 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 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 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
Transcribe →851: I Have Contraband
May 3101:16:20Tap to summarizeDavid 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
Transcribe →850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment
May 2401:45:34Tap to summarizeMarco 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 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 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
Transcribe →849: Surviving Your Camera Roll
May 1701:19:55Tap to summarizeDavid 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
Transcribe →848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell
May 1001:27:56Tap to summarizeJason 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. 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 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
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