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Mac Power Users

Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.

Copyright: Copyright © 2024 Relay FM

Latest Episodes:

874: iPad mini Review, PROLED MacBook Pro, David Got a Duo Nov 08, 2026

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:

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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

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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 Nov 01, 2026

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

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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 Oct 25, 2026

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

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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 Oct 18, 2026

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:

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

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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 Oct 11, 2026

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

Shortcut

Search in Bear

Shortcut

Search in Notes

Shortcut

Resize Window Left 1/4

Shortcut

YouTube Quick Search

Shortcut

Amazon Quick Search

Shortcut

Google Quick Search

Shortcut

Meta's Muse AI Read Jason Aten's Text Messages

AI Reel Recipe to Notes

Shortcut

Prepend Text to Note

Shortcut

Add Kan Do Task

Shortcut

Text Screenshot Fast

Shortcut

When Keyboard is Connected

Shortcut

Push Notification Automation

Shortcut

Cricket and Football

Shortcut

Get Travel Time Update

Shortcut

Set Volume

Shortcut

See QR Code Link

Shortcut

Markdown Notes

Shortcut

Otherwise If

Shortcut

World Knowledge

Shortcut

Delete Albums

Shortcut

Photo Actions

Shortcut

Find VPNs

Shortcut

Create Section

Shortcut

Reminders Actions

Shortcut

Search in Messages

Shortcut

Delete Conversations

Shortcut

Open Unread Inbox

Shortcut

Send Tapback

Shortcut

Append Selected Text To Note

Shortcut

Clipboard Manager iOS 27

Shortcut

Favorite Food Spots iOS 27

Shortcut

Hotel Room Number iOS 27

Shortcut

Storage Inventory iOS 27

Shortcut

Delivery Notifications iOS 27

Shortcut

Log Reading Time iOS 27

Shortcut

869: It Was Basically a Wash Oct 04, 2026

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 Sep 27, 2026

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:

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

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 Sep 20, 2026

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 Sep 13, 2026

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!

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

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 Sep 06, 2026

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:

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

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