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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.

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728: All About AppleCare Jan 21, 2024

Show notes

Apple has several variations of its warranty offerings. This week, Stephen and David detail the differences between various AppleCare products and discuss their value to customers.

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The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky

Limited Time 10% Launch Discount Code: PFGMPU

AppleCare Products

Apple Complimentary Support

Apple Hardware Warranties

Certified Refurbished Products - Apple Store

Why Refurbished - Apple Store

Apple Service Programs

Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support

Support for Vintage & Obsolete Products - Apple

Buy an AppleCare Plan - Apple Support

iPhone Theft & Loss Coverage

How AppleCare has changed with AppleCare+ – The Eclectic Light Company

Check your Device's Coverage - Apple Support

Apple Support App for iOS

Get Support - Apple

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options

Browse Repair & Service Locations - Apple Support

iPhone Express Replacement Service - Apple Support

Express Replacement is also available for iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods issues.

AppleCare Professional Support Solutions

AppleCare Professional - Help Desk Support

AppleCare Professional - IT Support for OS Integration & Migration

AppleCare Professional - Enterprise Support

727: The Productivity Field Guide Jan 14, 2024

Show notes

After years of thought and work, David has launched The Productivity Field Guide. In this episode, he speaks with Stephen about some of the elements of the guide, what went into it and what comes next.

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Announcing The Productivity Field Guide - MacSparky

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Productivity Field Guide (Standard Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides

Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides

Focused - Relay FM

Vestaboard

iFootage Silders

Amazon.com: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington

726: Journaling Update: Apple’s New App, Day One Updates & More Jan 07, 2024

Show notes

Stephen and David explore Apple's new Journal app and discuss the technology that powers it, which is being leveraged by other journaling apps, including Day One. The guys also retell the history of Sherlocking.

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MacSparky Field Guides

Use code PFGMPU for 10% off on the Productivity Field Guide. A lot more on this journey next week.

Mac Power Users #478: Journaling with Day One - Relay FM

The Internet Classics Archive | The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

The Holdovers (2023) — The Movie Database (TMDB)

Apple launches Journal app, a new app for reflecting on everyday moments - Apple

Apple’s new journaling app turns your iPhone into a digital diary - The Verge

Journaling Suggestions | Apple Developer Documentation

Discover the Journaling Suggestions API | Apple Tech Talks Video

PSA: Apple’s new Journal app won’t be available on iPad and Mac at launch - 9to5Mac

iOS 17.2’s Journal app offers introspection, surface-deep – Six Colors

Apple's Journal App: Journaling for All? - MacStories

Exploring Apple's Journal App - MacSparky Labs on YouTube

The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels

Apple Names 2002 Design Award Winners - TidBITS

Watson Product FAQ

Introducing Journaling Suggestions for Day One

Day One at Automattic | Matt Mullenweg

Everlog Journal

Journaling Suggestions Come to Everlog | Devon Dundee

MacJournal 7

Moleskine Journey

Agenda - Notes meets Calendar

Daily Notes - Obsidian

Craft - Daily Notes

The Bullet Journal Method

725: Tech That Worked in 2023 Dec 31, 2023

Show notes

To wind down 2023, David and Stephen reflect on the tech that has served them well over the last 12 months.

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MacBook Pro - Apple

Studio Display - Apple

Mac Studio - Apple

Stream Deck XL | Elgato

Prompter | Elgato

AirPods - Apple

Mac Power Users #717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive - Relay FM

Obsidian Field Guide | MacSparky

Timery for Toggl

Toggl Track: Time Tracking Software for Any Workflow

OmniFocus 4 - The Omni Group

OmniFocus Plug-In Collection

Apple launches Freeform: a powerful new app designed for creative collaboration - Apple

OpenAI

Generative AI Fill in Photoshop Feels Like Magic – 512 Pixels

Tabletops | Michael Steeber

Apple Wants to Partner With Major Publishers to Train AI - MacRumors

The Subtle Notebook graphic journal by Cortex

TRAVELER'S notebook – TRAVELER'S COMPANY USA

Ugmonk

Focused #121: Analog Focus, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay FM

724: Catching up with Mikah Sargent Dec 24, 2023

Show notes

Mikah Sargent returns to the show to update the guys on his Apple hardware, talk about how he prepares for his various audio and video podcasts and help explain what's going on with the Matter smart home standard.

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All About Apple Notes - 512 Pixels on YouTube

Mikah on Mastodon

Mikah on Threads

chihuahua.coffee

Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia

Work in multiple spaces on Mac - Apple Support

Mikah Sargent - TWiT

Mikah Sargent - Relay FM

Mikah Sargent - The Incomparable

Camo - Great video made easy

Continuity Camera: Use iPhone as a webcam for Mac - Apple Support

Mary Jo Foley - Wikipedia

Due

Fantastical

Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Invitations

Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Openings

TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

iA Writer

Paprika Recipe Manager

HomeKit Accessories - Apple

2023 in the smart home: Matter’s broken promises - The Verge

Annotable: Annotation & Markup on the App Store

MakePass: Barcode to Wallet on the App Store

LANDrop - Drop any files to any devices on your LAN

723: State of the Platforms (December 2023) Dec 17, 2023

Show notes

2023 proved to be very busy for Apple, with updated hardware and software shipping. This week, David and Stephen take a survey of the company's year.

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Mac computers with Apple silicon - Apple Support

MacBook Air with M1 chip - Apple

M3 iMac Review: Keep playing the hits – Six Colors

The Great iMac Realignment – 512 Pixels

Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

I Have Some Questions About the New New Mac Pro – 512 Pixels

Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business - Apple

Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple

macOS Sonoma brings new capabilities for elevating productivity and creativity - Apple

"Considering" - Mimestream Roadmap

Review: The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Greatness is Thicker than Titanium – 512 Pixels

iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review - MacStories

Apple introduces new Apple Pencil, bringing more value and choice to the lineup - Apple

Introducing watchOS 10, a milestone update for Apple Watch - Apple

Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence - Apple

Panic Blog » The Future of Status Board

Use StandBy to view information at a distance while iPhone is charging - Apple Support

iCloud+ - Apple

David's Yule Playlist - Apple Music

722: Bringing Devices Together Dec 10, 2023

Show notes

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit Apple Notes, talk about Name Drop and David shares the good news about a new battery pack.

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Mac Power Users #1: All About E-Mail - Relay FM

Evernote pushes users to upgrade with test of a free plan limited to only 50 notes | TechCrunch

Mac Power Users #548: Jumping Into Markdown - Relay FM

Daring Fireball: Markdown

Markdown Field Guide - MacSparky

ProNotes

PopClip for Mac

Daily notes - Obsidian Help

Day One Journal App

Introducing Goodnotes 6: the Goodnotes Blog

Mac Power Users #719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide - Relay FM

Stainless Mug SM-SHE48/60 – Zojirushi Online Store

Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips V2.0

RovyVon Aurora A8 Keychain Flashlight

Cool Tech You'll Actually Want! - Snazzy Labs on YouTube

Police Departments and News Sites Spreading Misinformation About How iOS 17 NameDrop Feature Works - MacRumors

Keyboard Maestro 11

Automators #141: Keyboard Maestro Goes to 11 - Relay FM

Retrobatch 2

Bartender 5

Exploring Bartender 5 - MacSparky on YouTube

Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store

Play 2.0 Adds YouTube Channel Support, Folders, and a New Premium Subscription - MacStories

Prompter | Elgato

Amazon.com: Anker Prime Power Bank with 100W Charging Base

My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

721: “Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini Dec 03, 2023

Show notes

Dr. Kourosh Dini is an author, musician and psychiatrist who uses Apple gear to improve the lives of those he works with. This week, David and Stephen speak with him about his tools, including DEVONthink, OmniFocus and more.

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Kourosh Dini | Mind, Music, and Productivity

Ecamm Live

Cubase

CalDigit

MainStage

DEVONtechnologies

Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink

DEVONlink - Integrate Obsidian with DEVONthink

BusyCal

OmniFocus - The Omni Group

OmniFocus & Omni Automation

Spark Mail

Waves of Focus | Kourosh Dini

Circle

Scrivener

Keynote - Apple

Relax with the Weekly Wind Down

Ensemble du Verre - Rooms

Xploding Plastix - This is Accurate

Dark side of the Moon Redux - Roger Waters

Aeon's End

Dale of Merchants

Grove: A 9 card solitaire game

SET

Spyfall

Kourosh Dini (@kouroshdini) / X

Kourosh Dini - YouTube

Kourosh Dini, MD (@kouroshdinimd) • Instagram

720: The 2023 Developer Roundtable Nov 26, 2023

Show notes

Subtitle: Buckets Full of LEGO

Stephen and David are joined by David Smith, Malin Sundberg and Ken Case to talk about developing for Apple's platforms here in 2023.

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The Omni Group

Ken Case on Mastodon

David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

Under the Radar - Relay FM

_David Smith on Mastodon

Mercury Weather

Orbit | Time Tracking & Invoicing

Mac Power Users #698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg - Relay FM

Malin on Mastodon

Apple Announces iPhone 2.0 Software Beta and iPhone Software Development Kit - Apple

“We’re excited about creating a vibrant third-party developer community with potentially thousands of native applications for iPhone and iPod touch,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iPhone’s enterprise features combined with its revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface and advanced software architecture provide the best user experience and the most advanced software platform ever for a mobile device.”

NeXTcube - Wikipedia

OmniGraphSketcher Support - The Omni Group

Apple Beta Software Program

Apple Platforms State of the Union (2023)

Requesting Technical Support - Apple Developer

Apple Computer, Inc. Agrees to Aquire NeXT Software, Inc.

iOS 17.2 hints at sideloading apps from outside the App Store - 9to5Mac

Apple Search Ads Program

Swift - Apple Developer

SwiftUI - Apple Developer

Objective-C - Wikipedia

OmniFocus 4 First Look & Invitation to Help Test - The Omni Group Blog

Mac Catalyst - Apple Developer

Work with Apple and visionOS - Apple Developer

WeatherKit - Apple Developer

719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide Nov 19, 2023

Show notes

Subtitle: The Year of the USB-C Cable

It's that time again!

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David's Jazz Apple Music Playlist

The FOCUSED Calendar – NeuYear.net

Amazon.com: Cable Matters

Amazon.com: Anker: All cables

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Twelve South

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG SSD T7 Portable External Solid State Drive 1TB

Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank 733

Nekteck 360° Rotating Flat Plug Extension Cord 1 Foot - Amazon

Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector

Amazon.com: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Lightning Connector

Looking inside real vs. fake AirPods with industrial CT

TimePorter Watch Band Wall Mount

Mobile Wallet | Peak Design Official Site

Field Notes | Daily Carry Leather Notebook Cover

Field Notes | Everyday Inspiration: Leather Notebook Cover

Amazon.com: sevenplus 2 Pack Reading Glasses

The Folsom - Liner Lock Knife | The James Brand

Amazon.com: WeKnife Emergency Survival Whistle

Smart Lock S230 | eufy US

Amazon.com: Car Window Breaker with Seatbelt Cutter

Amazon.com: Aqara Presence Sensor FP2

Crutchfield

Stephen's Tundra "Heritage" Grille

Ugmonk

Totebook – Studio Neat

David's Totebooks

Blackwing - Pencils and tools for a balanced life

Sidekick Notepad by Cortex Brand

The Theme System

Amazon.com: Redliro Walking Pad

Amazon.com: VIVO Under Desk 17 inch Cable Management Trays

Amazon.com: Original Bongo Ties

Amazon.com: Think Tank Photo Red Whips

Prompter | Elgato

Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer

MacBook Pro - Apple

Space Black M3 Max MacBook Pro Review: We Can Game Now?! - YouTube

Star Wars R2-D2 Life-Size Figure by Sideshow Collectibles

Icon | FJ40

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