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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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669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman Dec 04, 2022

Show notes

Charlie Chapman is the developer behind Dark Noise and the host of the Launched podcast. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about his experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that compete with your app.

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Charlie Chapman

Charlie Chapman (@_chuckyc) / Twitter

Charlie Chapman (@charliemchapman@mastodon.social) - Mastodon

Windows Phone - Wikipedia

Paste - Clipboard manager for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Mac Power Users #615: The Clipboard Manager Roundup - Relay FM

Adobe Photoshop now on iPad

Use HomePod with Mac - Apple Support

Dark Noise

The Meaning of the Term “Sherlocking” – 512 Pixels

Play rain sounds and other ambient noise with Background Sounds - Apple Support

Launched

Up Ahead

Flighty

Flexibits | Fantastical

Fantastical Scheduling Arrives with Version 3.6: Openings, Proposals, plus Quarter View! | Flexibits

Cron

Cron × Notion

Calendly

The iOS App Icon Book by Michael Flarup — Kickstarter

Trello

Apple Frames 3.0: MacStories

Hand Mirror

668: Workflows with Tim Stringer Nov 27, 2022

Show notes

OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta.

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Tim Stringer - Twitter

Learn OmniFocus | OmniFocus Video Tutorials, Articles & Webinars

Technically Simple - Productivity Coaching, Consulting & Training

Contact — Learn OmniFocus

Contact — Technically Simple

Mac Power Users #196: Holistic Productivity Workflows with Tim Stringer - Relay FM

Nonprofit Productivity Summit

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The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky

Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad - Apple Support

Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM

Stream Deck + | Elgato

Reincubate Camo

Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse

Kinkless GTD (Wayback Machine)

Zapier | Automation that moves you forward

The Omni Group - Test Signups

OmniFocus Plug-In Directory - Learn OmniFocus

OmniFocus Plug-Ins – Kaitlin Salzke

Automating OmniFocus: Guided Tour with Sal Soghoian - Learn OmniFocus

Omni Automation

Hookmark – Links beat searching

Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay FM

Craft - The Future of Documents

Using Hookmark with Apple Notes – Hookmark

Asana

Inoreader - Take back control of your news feed

Keep Your YouTube Subscriptions in Sync With Inoreader - Inoreader blog

Play: Save Videos Watch Later on the App Store

Reeder 5

The Browser Company | Building Arc

Arc web browser review: a new way of using the internet - The Verge

OpenIn 3 | Loshadki Apps

OpenIn on Setapp | Open files and links faster

Grammarly for Your Desktop

Macro to Toggle Grammarly Desktop - Macro Library - Keyboard Maestro Discourse

667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes Nov 20, 2022

Show notes

Apple's Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. This week, Stephen and David look at their history, discuss their current iterations and make some requests for the future.

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The Field Guides and Labs Thanksgiving Sale - MacSparky

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Daring Fireball: iPhone First Impressions

Notes — inside Mail — on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard – 512 Pixels

Notes in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels

Reminders in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – 512 Pixels

iOS 9: The MacStories Review, Created on iPad - Notes

iOS and iPadOS 13: The MacStories Review - Reminders

Apple Could Get Me to Switch to Reminders With This One Weird Trick – 512 Pixels

Import your notes and files to the Notes app - Apple Support

Exporter on the Mac App Store

Reminders User Guide for Mac - Apple Support

Use Reminders on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

SF Symbols - Apple Developer

GoodTask

Toolbox Pro

Two Apps For Entering Tasks into Reminders More Quickly – 512 Pixels

Reminders Feature Request: Better List Support on macOS – 512 Pixels

How to Create Deep Links to Specific Apple Notes on iOS

666: The 2022 MPU Gift Guide Nov 13, 2022

Show notes

Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again!

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🚨 MPU Classy Tee, Sweatshirt & Hoodie

Pre-orders close on November 14!

The Festivus - Seinfeld - YouTube

Apple Watch Ultra

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Apple

Apple TV 4K

Apple TV Remote Stand | Studio Neat

AirTag 4 Pack - Apple

AirTag Accessories - Belkin

Amazon.com: 2021 Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote

HomePod mini - Orange

Amazon.com: Elevation Lab DraftTable V2 for iPad Pro

Amazon.com: UGREEN Right-Angle USB C to USB C Cable 60W

Everyday Case for iPhone | Peak Design

Mobile Cases & Mounts | Peak Design

HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand - TwelveSouth

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Amazon.com: CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub

Amazon.com: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240, 240Wh Backup Lithium Battery

Amazon.com: Jackery SolarSaga 100W Portable Solar Panel

Amazon.com: Elgato Key Light

Amazon.com: Elgato Stream Deck Pedal

Amazon.com: Anker 733 Power Bank

Amazon.com: Short Power Extension Cord Outlet Saver, 16AWG/13A, 3 Prong

Amazon.com: Shargeek Portable Charger, STORM2

Amazon.com: Shargeek Portable Charger, Storm 2 100W

Amazon.com: Shargeek Retro Mac 35 Wall Charger with Smart LED Display

Amazon.com: Kindle Paperwhite

Amazon.com: Kindle Scribe

David's Original Kindle

Readwise

Ereaders – Six Colors Archives

Power Mac G4 Cube - eBay

Susan Kare Limited Edition Prints

Amazon.com: LEGO Icons Bonsai Tree 10281 Building Set for Adults

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Amazon.com: iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3550) Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum

Amazon.com - eufy by Anker, BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim), Robot Vacuum Cleaner

Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM

Amazon.com: Aqara

Amazon.com: Kwikset 99190-003 Contemporary Premis Smart Lock

Home Assistant Yellow | Crowd Supply

Amazon.com: eero Pro 6E

Backblaze

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 1TB Portable SSD

Amazon.com: SAMSUNG T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD

Keychron | Wireless Mechanical Keyboards

Amazon.com: Logitech MX Ergo Plus Wireless Trackball Mouse

Star Wars™ | Orbitkey Desk Mat Obi-Wan Kenobi™

Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet | Bellroy

Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATR2500x-USB Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Amazon.com: DJI Mic Wireless Lavalier Microphone Kit

Donate now to St. Jude and help kids fighting cancer - St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

665: Covered in Paper Cuts Nov 06, 2022

Show notes

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails.

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Order Stephen's 2023 Apple History Calendar

It's time for @MacSparky to update the Save to PDF shortcut again - Software - MPU Talk

Save as PDF… (Revisited) - MacSparky

Get Efficient With Keyboard Shortcuts: Mac App Store

Keyboard Maestro

BetterTouchTool

Moom

iStat Menus

'Pestle' recipe app gets major update with photo scanner, more - 9to5Mac

Amazon’s $340 Kindle Scribe is its first e-reader with handwriting and pen support | Ars Technica

The Trouble with Apple Watch Faces - MacSparky

The Problem with Apple Watch faces - 9to5Mac

Better Day: A Complication for the Apple Watch

iTerm2 - macOS Terminal Replacement

Mac Power Users #654: Data Storage in 2022 - Relay FM

Cloud backup software for Mac and Windows: Arq

Backblaze Hard Drive Stats

Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM

Aqara Wireless Mini Switch

Home+ 5 on the App Store

Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM

664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16 Oct 30, 2022

Show notes

Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.

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macOS Ventura - Apple

macOS Ventura - New Features - Apple

What's new in the updates for macOS Ventura - Apple Support

macOS Ventura review: A work in progress – Six Colors

macOS Ventura: The MacStories Review - MacStories

macOS 13 Ventura: The Ars Technica review | Ars Technica

Apple rolls out major new iWork updates - 9to5Mac

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

Belkin teases Continuity Camera mount for iMac and Studio Display

Apple Mail New Features - MacSparky on YouTube

Passkeys Overview - Apple Developer

What is Apple Passkey, and how will it help you go passwordless? | TechCrunch

Apple just showed us how it will kill the password forever | Tom's Guide

macOS 13 Ventura Screenshots – 512 Pixels

This page includes extensive images of the new System Settings application.

One of macOS Ventura's key new features already needs a massive overhaul | Macworld

Ways to make macOS Ventura System Settings better – Six Colors

System Preferences Mac OS X Public Beta (Screenshot)

iOS 16.1 and Apps with Live Activities: The MacStories Roundup, Part 1 - MacStories

Mac Power Users #663: HomeKit Check-In - Relay FM

Stage Manager in iPadOS 16: At the Intersection of Bugs, Missing Features, and Flawed Design - MacStories

663: HomeKit Check-In Oct 23, 2022

Show notes

With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode, Stephen and David talk about how their HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others can add to the smart home.

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Caseta by Lutron

Smart lighting | Philips Hue

Level Lock+ with Home Key

Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock | Kwikset

Aqara

Aqara Hub M2

Flic 2 | The Smart Button for Lights, Music, Smart Home and More

Alarm.com

Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels

Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels

Mysa Smart Thermostats: AC & Mini-Splits - Amazon

Homebridge

Home Assistant

Home Assistant Yellow

Nest HomeKit Integration | Starling Home Hub

HomeDevices | The ultimate HomeKit database

HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the Mac App Store

Controller for HomeKit on the App Store

Home+ 5 on the App Store

HomePass for HomeKit on the App Store

HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store

HomeRun 2 for HomeKit on the App Store

HomeCam for HomeKit on the App Store

Pushcut | Automatically show your favorite site's recent news on your homescreen

Follow the Sun for HomeKit on the Mac App Store

What Is Matter? | WIRED

Build With Matter | Smart Home Device Solution

662: Navigating Apple Maps Oct 16, 2022

Show notes

Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week, David and Stephen go on a roadtrip through the service's history, features and more.

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Maps - Apple

iOS and iPadOS - Feature Availability - Apple

Apple Maps (Features by Location) - Wikipedia

Apple is rebuilding Maps from the ground up (2018) | TechCrunch

Apple Maps turns 10 — and it’s finally worth using - The Verge

Apple’s New Map Data, Expansion #7: Final Parts of the Continental U.S.

Why do maps show places that don't exist? - YouTube

3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Explore View

3D Pyramid in Apple Maps in Satellite View

Look around streets in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Find nearby attractions, restaurants, and services in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

How to Send Feedback About Errors in Apple Maps - MacRumors

Set up electric vehicle routing in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Manage automatic ETA sharing in Maps - Apple Support

Get transit directions in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Add or update your business information in Maps on Mac - Apple Support

Get started - Places on Maps

Stephen's Memphis BBQ Guide - Apple Maps

CarPlay - Apple

Get directions to your parked car in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

Waze

what3words

What's New With the Maps App in iOS 16: Multi-Stop Routing, Transit Card Support and More - MacRumors

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on DuckDuckGo

Rate places in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support

661: Our Desks & Bags Oct 09, 2022

Show notes

With David settling in at his new studio, the guys take some time to talk about their desk setups, what's in their bags and what they carry with them daily.

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Mac Power Users #619: Home Studio Updates - Relay FM

Vestaboard

Aqara

Garage Door HomeKit, Take Two – 512 Pixels

Adding a Driveway Gate to HomeKit – 512 Pixels

Xdesk Terra

Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk - Fully

Capisco Ergonomic Office Chair - Fully

Anti-Fatigue Standing Desk Mats and Balance Boards - Fully

Desk Shelf & Wooden Dual Monitor Stand System | Grovemade

The Old "Pad of Paper Under the Laptop" Trick - MacSparky

Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 | Element Hub | CalDigit – CalDigit

HiRise 3 Wireless Charging Stand

Material Dock – Studio Neat

Mac Power Users #628: Stream Deck Power Users - Relay FM

Button Creator for Stream Deck on the Mac App Store

Focal XS 2.1 Computer/iPod Speaker Review - MacSparky

Opal Camera

My Gear & Studio – 512 Pixels

David's Desk

David's Creepy Bell

David's Thunderbolt Hub

Focus Timer - MacSparky on YouTube

Mark One: Apollo Edition – Studio Neat

Orbitkey Desk Mat Obi-Wan Kenobi

Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - YouTube

Essential Laptop Backpack | WaterField Designs

Sutter Tech Sling | WaterField Designs

MINIX 66W Turbo 3-Port GaN Wall Charger - Amazon

Anker 733 Power Bank Hybrid Charger - Amazon

AirTag - Apple

Belkin AirTag Case with Wire Cable - Amazon

How to replace the battery in your AirTag - Apple Support

AirTag Remote Case for Apple Siri Remote - Amazon

Glif – Studio Neat

Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone - Amazon

EU Passes Law to Switch iPhone to USB-C by End of 2024 - MacRumors

OLIGHT S2R II 1150 Flashlight - Amazon

TOM BIHN Large Snake Charmer, Two-Sided Tech Organizer Pouch, 3L

Everyday Case for iPhone - Peak Design

Book Printing - Day One

Mobile Wallet - Peak Design

MagSafe Battery Pack - Apple

Card Sleeve: Slim Leather Card Holder Wallet

Field Notes

Draplin Design Co.: DDC-264 The James Brand x DDC "Folsom" Knife

Wave+ Multi-Tool | Leatherman

660: App Updates for iOS 16 & The Apple Watch Ultra Oct 02, 2022

Show notes

David and Stephen share some of the treats they've found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16. Then, they talk through their first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Disney's Snow White: The Risk That Changed Filmmaking Forever | Den of Geek

Stephen and David Talk Through Their Tech Bags - 512 Pixels on YouTube

iOS 16: How to Use Focus Filters to Hide Content in Apps - MacRumors

iOS 16: The best apps with Lock Screen widgets | Macworld

50+ apps that work with App Shortcuts in iOS 16 | iMore

Halide Mark II - Pro Camera on the App Store

Widgetsmith on the App Store

Sticker Drop on the App Store

Apollo for Reddit on the App Store

iPhone 14 Pro Features Live Sports Scores in Dynamic Island on iOS 16.1 - MacRumors

Testing an Apple Watch Ultra in the Scottish Highlands - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

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