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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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848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell
2w ago01:27:56Tap to summarizeJason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, and whether Kindle or Kobo is the better ecosystem today. We also dive into libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. 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. 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
Transcribe →847: Actually Useful AI Tools
3w ago01:14:44Tap to summarizeDavid 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 ComparisonMastodon Post 🎙️ MacWhisper Transcriptionist for Mac and iOS The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTube Apple Home Devices - Stephen's WebsiteMade 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 Storecoffee finder The No List App - App Store Kagi Search Marvin the Paranoid Android - Wikipedia
Transcribe →846: State of Apple Watch 2026
4w ago01:29:24Tap to summarizeAfter 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: 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 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
Transcribe →845: Intentional Technology with Patrick Rhone
Apr 1901:19:35Tap to summarizePatrick 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
Transcribe →844: Building the Ideal Apple Smart Home
Apr 1201:24:57Tap to summarizeA comprehensive look at the state of Apple Smart Home in 2026. David and Stephen share their setups, cover the latest standards, new devices of interest, helpful automations, and how to get started with Apple Home. 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. Links and Show Notes: Members can add MPU Pro Max feed with Star Wars ranking bonus episode 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 Tour My 100% Apple Smart Home (2026) - YouTube 5 Smart Home Wins…and 3 Big Mistakes - YouTube Get Started with Apple Smart Home in 2025 - YouTube Obsidian Brew — Bluesky Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Govee Floor Lamp 2 meross Matter Smart Plug Mini Canisteo Automatic Smart Blinds Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 Google Nest Learning Thermostat ecobee Smart Thermostat Eve Aqua meross WiFi Water Timer for Garden Hose Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 Eve Motion (Matter) Aqara Water Leak Sensor Eve Water Guard Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Pan/Tilt Camera Eve Cam (Apple Home) ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI SmartWings Hardwired Motorized Roller Shades ThorBolt X1 Apple Home Key Lock Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 ecobee Smart Video Doorbell Arlo Video Doorbell 2K Aqara 2K Indoor Camera E1 meross Smart Garage Door (for Chamberlain) meross Smart Garage Door Opener (Older) Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control GE Cync Reveal HD+ Smart Undercabinet Light Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K meross Smart Table Lamp Philips Hue Twilight Eve Flare <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTH2QF23?re...
Transcribe →843: Bear and Glass Teaches Keyboard Control
Apr 501:19:13Tap to summarizeBrett Terpstra and Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack introduce Bear & Glass, their human-focused Mac automation consultancy. Brett shares his ultimate keyboard-driven workflow, previews Marked 3 and BlogBook. Then the gang geeks out on keyboard utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack and Brett Terpstra 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 843 on YouTube Bear & Glass - Human-Focused Apple Automation & Consulting BrettTerpstra.com Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI for Essay Writing Task — MIT Media Lab My ultimate keyboard-driven Mac utility list - BrettTerpstra Superkey Ultimate Hacking Keyboard doing - BrettTerpstra Karabiner-Elements Marked - Markdown Preview and Converter HandBrake Plexamp | Plex GitHub - mikker/LeaderKey Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Keyboard Maestro BetterTouchTool Drafts | Where Text Starts TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Permute - Media Converter for macOS Bloom - Finder, but Refined Forklift 4 BlogBook — WordPress, Micro.blog, or Ghost CineNerdle GitHub - ecwilsonaz/mediasage: Unofficial AI-powered Plex playlist generator with library awareness. Every track it suggests, you actually own. · GitHub Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Scripting Jekyll image "uploads" - BrettTerpstra Aptonic - Dropzone 5 Retrobatch 2 | Batch Image Processor Web Excursions for March 31st, 2026 - BrettTerpstra.com LaunchControl: The launchd GUI Overtired – Tech, Mental Health, and Taylor Swift Reflections on Macworld - 512 Pixels Home Page - Podfeet Podcasts FFmpeg MailMate Stream Deck | Elgato nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software YUZU Custom Keycaps Hyperkey LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Cotypist – AI Autocomplete for Mac | Type Faster, Write Better
Transcribe →842: Bribing the Fiber Guy
Mar 2901:22:16Tap to summarizeStephen and David dig into listener feedback on iCloud security, Dropbox alternatives, AI robot assistants, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, Claude computer control, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 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 Alter | AI Stream Deck + XL How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Maestral CloudMounter Transloader for Mac, iPhone Downie Hazel Obsidian Why I’m Making the Switch: A Two-Week Journey with NotePlan Carbon Copy Cloner OneTap for iPhone Two-Way Translate Shortcut Remember This to Reminders Shortcut Put Claude to work on your computer Dreaming of an ultralight Mac – Six Colors
Transcribe →841: The Robot Assistant Field Guide
Mar 2201:23:49Tap to summarizeDavid walks through the AI robot assistant he built with Claude Cowork, from file management and email to invoicing and podcast production. Plus, why managed AI agents finally solve the memory and access problems that held chatbots back. 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. SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 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 841 on YouTube Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code ROBOTLAUNCH for 10% Off through March 30. I regret nothing - YouTubeStephen unboxes his new Studio Display XDR Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy AI | Samsung US Claude Claude Code overview - Claude Code Docs Introducing the Model Context Protocol \ Anthropic Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Google Gemini Perplexity Computer Studio Display XDR - Apple Superhuman: Docs, Mail, and AI That Work Everywhere Inbox | Fastmail Invoice and Accounting Software for Small Businesses - FreshBooks DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information manager for Mac and iOS. Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Bear - Markdown Notes MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch - Apple Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support MacSparky Labs - MacSparky MacBook Neo - Apple
Transcribe →840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think
Mar 1501:28:46Tap to summarizeWe break down Finder workflows, Hazel automations, Alfred shortcuts, and the systems that keep us organized on macOS. 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: 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 Stephen's Moom AppleScript MacBook Neo: Tyler Stalman - YouTube David's Finder Stephen's Finder Hazel Mac App Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus Finder Toolbar Options Finder Extensions Path Finder Cocoatech Forklift 4 Downie - YouTube Video Downloader Bloom - Finder, but Refined Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Alfred DEVONtechnologies David's "New" Monitor Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesGet 50% Off for the next 30 days with code: MPUHAZEL
Transcribe →839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue
Mar 801:25:36Tap to summarizeAuthor and broadcaster David Pogue joins the Mac Power Users to talk about his new book, 50 Years of Apple, and his tech stack. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Things: A fresh new look for OS 26. Download a FREE trial for your Mac. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: David Pogue 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: The First 50 Years David Pogue.com Home - CHM Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Bear - Markdown Notes Keyboard Maestro 11.0.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Free AI Voice Generator & Voice Agents Platform | ElevenLabs ChatGPT Her - Wikipedia Apple Vision Pro - Apple MacBook Pro - Apple
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