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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

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758: Apple Intelligence's Early Days Aug 18, 2024

Show notes

Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode.

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Performa Month - 512 Pixels

Apple Intelligence Preview - Apple

Apple Details Its AI Foundation Models and Applebot Web Scraping - MacStories

SearchGPT is a prototype of new AI search features | OpenAI

The "Super Hero Mom" Image

Mac Power Users #742: All About Mimestream, with Neil Jhaveri - Relay FM

757: Four Great Mac Utilities Aug 11, 2024

Show notes

Subtitle: CleanShot X, iStat Menus, PopClip, & Kaleidoscope

On this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users.

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Performa Month – 512 Pixels

Setapp

CleanShot X for Mac

Eating Crow on CleanShot X 4.5 - MacSparky

CleanShot X – Pricing

Loom

iStat Menus

PopClip for Mac

Actions — PopClip

PopClip Extensions Directory

Title Case — PopClip Extensions

Copy as Markdown — PopClip Extensions

Buy PopClip

Kaleidoscope

Welcome Kaleidoscope 5

Pricing - Kaleidoscope

Working Copy, Git on iOS

Tower Git Client

756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth Aug 04, 2024

Show notes

David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications.

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Departures #11: Relay 10 - Relay FM

Steve Jobs Announcing the iPhone at Macworld 2007 - YouTube

Getting Things Done - Wikipedia

Focused - Relay FM

NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar

Getting Started - NotePlan Knowledge Base

NotePlan Pricing

Pricing | Setapp

NotePlan - YouTube

Your Theme - CGP Grey on YouTube

Drawing Support - NotePlan

How to publish a note on the web (to share it with others) - NotePlan Knowledge Base

Create Plugins - NotePlan Knowledge Base

NotePlan Templates for Every Purpose

The Morning Routine Journal Template - MacSparky

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

Is my data secure (encrypted)? - NotePlan Knowledge Base

AI Features - NotePlan Knowledge Base

How to migrate (import notes) to NotePlan? - NotePlan Knowledge Base

Sonos Ace: Wireless Over Ear Headphones with Noise Cancellation

Ten years of Overcast: A new foundation – Marco.org

The New Overcast is Here – 512 Pixels

Readwise

David Roth - MPU Talk

David Roth (@drro) on Threads

David Roth (@ droth) on Mastodon

755: 700 MB of GIFs Jul 28, 2024

Show notes

David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week.

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Submit Your Photos from Relay 10

The Productivity Summer Camp - MacSparky

How to Use Your iPhone's StandBy Mode - MacRumors

MPU Forums

A tiny Freeform tip - Venn diagrams - Software - MPU Talk

Panopad – Studio Neat

Apple Health VP explains why sleeping with Apple Watch will deliver the most accurate 'Vitals' - 9to5Mac

Sleep++

AutoSleep

About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Stream Deck Kit Overview - Elgato

Soon you’ll be able to control your iPad using Elgato’s Stream Deck - 9to5Mac

How the Stream Deck rose from the ashes of a legendary keyboard - The Verge

Building Better Backups with CCC 7 | Bombich Software

Activation Lock for iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

Find your lost Apple device or AirTag with Find My - Apple Support

BOOX Palma | Unleash the Power of Mobile ePaper

The Boox Palma is an excellent e-reader in an Android smartphone’s body - The Verge

Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors

Readwise Reader

camelcamelcamel

754: Passwords, Passkeys, & Beyond, with Damien Schreurs Jul 21, 2024

Show notes

Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

Macpreneur

Macpreneur - YouTube

Damien Schreurs (@damienschreurs) • Instagram

Use Passphrases for Your Wi-Fi Network and Streaming Apps | 1Password

What is a Rainbow Table & How to Prevent These Attacks

Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support

YubiKey 5 | Authentication for Secure Login | Yubico

Token2 T2F2-Dual FIDO2, U2F and TOTP Security Key

Passkeys: What they are and how to use them - Google

Passkeys.io – A Real-World Passkey Demo & Info Page

WebAuthn.io

Passkeys Directory

OTP Auth - App Store

Sign in to apps with your Apple ID using app-specific passwords - Apple Support

What is Sign in with Apple? - Apple Support

753: Apple Gear & Accessories Jul 14, 2024

Show notes

David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness.

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Relay FM 10th Anniversary Extravaganza | Hackney Empire

512 Pixels | Cotton Bureau

Everyday Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max V2 | Peak Design Official Site

Thousand Bike Helmets, Skateboard Helmets, MIPS Helmets

Bontrager Starvos WaveCel Cycling Helmet - Trek Bikes

Leather iPhone Cases - RYAN London

Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover

Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover

Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site

Material Dock – Studio Neat

mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe - Apple

MagSafe Battery Pack - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

Amazon.com: Anker Magnetic Power Bank 10,000mAh - Amazon

Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank, 10,000mAh Portable Charger - Amazon

Anker Prime Power Bank, 27,650mAh 3-Port 250W Portable Charger - Amazon

Glif – Studio Neat

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Black (MTPIXI-B) - Amazon

JOBY GripTight ONE Micro Stand, Universal Phone Holder, Small Tripod - Amazon

MOFT Phone Stand - Amazon

DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), All-in-one Wireless Microphone - Amazon

Spectre

Halide — The best pro camera for iPhone and iPad

ben rice mccarthy - obscura

OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual mini

OWC Mercury Elite Pro mini

SAMSUNG 870 QVO SATA III SSD 8TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive - Amazon

IK Multimedia - iLoud Micro Monitor

Stream Deck XL | Elgato

Stream Deck + Black Edition | Elgato

Stream Deck Neo | Elgato

MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse | Logitech

Logitech’s Mouse Software Now Includes ChatGPT Support, Adds Janky ‘ai_overlay_tmp’ Directory to Users’ Home Folders – 512 Pixels

Logitech MX ERGO Advanced Wireless Trackball Mouse

Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro | WaterField Designs

Solotop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy

Apple Vision Pro Solo Knit Band - M - Apple

Belkin Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro - Apple

Studio - MacSparky

My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

Whisper Memos

Mail Drop | Drafts User Guide

Camo - Great video made easy

Analog™ - The original to-do system by Ugmonk

Prompter | Elgato

Ember Mug 2

Fully Clamp-Mounted Surge Protector – Herman Miller Store

Waffle Acoustic Ceiling Cloud | UPLIFT Desk

752: Exploring Apple’s TV Efforts, with Sigmund Judge Jul 07, 2024

Show notes

Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more.

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Sigmund Judge (@sigmund@mastodon.screentimes.net) - Mastodon

Magic Rays of Light - MacStories

The Story of BBC Television

MacPad: How I Created the Hybrid Mac-iPad Laptop and Tablet That Apple Won't Make - MacStories

I Turned the New 13" iPad Pro Into a MacPad and Portable Gaming Display - MacStories

Apple TV Go: How a USB-C Mod Spiraled into an iPad-Based tvOS Workstation - MacStories

USB-C Modkit for AppleTV (2022)

Accessibility features on Apple TV - Apple Support

Apple TV Coming to Your Living Room - Apple

Apple Brings Innovation Back to Television with The All-New Apple TV - Apple

Things you can ask Siri on Apple TV - Apple Support

Aerial screen savers on your Apple TV - Apple Support

Channels — Watch TV Your Way

Use other remotes to control Apple TV - Apple Support

Use SharePlay to watch, listen, and play together in FaceTime on iPhone - Apple Support

Apple TV+ - Apple

Planet of the Apps - Wikipedia

Apple unveils Apple TV+, the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers - Apple

March Event 2019 — Apple on YouTube

Quanta

Play App

Home Assistant

751: Vision Pro Check-in Jun 30, 2024

Show notes

David and Stephen discuss Apple's youngest platform and where it stands a few months after launch. They share some of their favorite apps and how spatial computing fits into their personal and professional lives.

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Apple Vision Pro - Apple

SoloTop for Apple Vision Pro - Etsy

Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro - WaterField Designs

Apple Vision Pro Travel Case - Apple Store

MagicBridge Apple Keyboard and Mouse Control Surface - Twelve South

"The nicer one."

Runestone - App Store

Draw in a Freeform board on Apple Vision Pro - Apple Support

New Apple Pencil With Vision Pro Support in Testing Ahead of visionOS 2 - MacRumors

Introducing Fantastical for Apple Vision Pro - Flexibits

Things for Apple Vision Pro - Things Blog - Cultured Code

OmniFocus 4 task app gets native version for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac

Whisper Memos - App Store

Juno for YouTube - App Store

JigSpace for Apple Vision Pro

Art Universe for Vision Pro

solAR for Vision Pro - App Store

Bombaroom - App Store

Game Room - Apple Arcade

Demeo - App Store

What If...? An Immersive Story - App Store

visionOS 2 Preview - Apple

Apple Launching Vision Pro in These 8 Countries by Mid-July - MacRumors

750: Our Betas Era (Summer 2024) Jun 23, 2024

Show notes

David and Stephen have been running iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, so you don't have to. This week, they discuss some new features coming to Apple's platforms later this year.

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iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for big changes on your iPhone - 9to5Mac

iOS 18: Calendar App Design Changes and Reminders Integration - MacRumors

Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall - 9to5Mac

All the ways you can customize your iPhone with iOS 18 - 9to5Mac

watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch - 9to5Mac

Siri improvements, ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence – launch timings

749: The Year of Apple Intelligence Jun 13, 2024

Show notes

Subtitle: Unpacking WWDC24

WWDC24 brought updates across Apple's platforms and was used to announce the company's move into the AI era. David and Stephen hit the highlights of what's new.

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Steve Jobs Says "Jump!" and Phil Schiller Does - YouTube

macOS Sequoia: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

macOS Sequoia’s Default Wallpaper (Updated) – 512 Pixels

macOS Sequoia’s Macintosh Wallpapers – 512 Pixels

The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels

Mac Power Users #705: macOS Window Management - Relay FM

Bezel - Show your iPhone on your Mac

iOS and iPadOS 18: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Michael Tsai - Blog - Dark Mode iOS 18 App Icons

NEW! iOS 18 iMessage via Satellite demo! - iJustine

watchOS 11: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

visionOS 2: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Apple Intelligence: The MacStories Overview - MacStories

Hope Springs Eternal for Apple Intelligence - MacSparky

Apple Details Its AI Foundation Models and Applebot Web Scraping - MacStories

Siri’s AI Era Arriving Soon – 512 Pixels

Report: Apple isn’t paying OpenAI for ChatGPT integration into OSes | Ars Technica

WWDC24: Tim Cook, on AI and Apple’s Values – 512 Pixels

WWDC24: System Requirements for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, Etc… – 512 Pixels

Private Cloud Compute: A new frontier for AI privacy in the cloud - Apple Security Research

Matthew Green's Mastodon Thread on Private Cloud Compute

Environment - Apple

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