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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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629: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry Feb 27, 2022

Show notes

Craig Hockenberry is back to weigh in on Apple Silicon, why he's an Apple Watch Power User, and life as a Mac developer.

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Iconfactory Apps

Widgetsmith on the App Store

Kaleidoscope

Developer Transition Kit - Wikipedia

A Watch, Water and Workouts • furbo.org

On Apple Watch Ergonomics • furbo.org

Introducing Waterscope • furbo.org

Waterscope Weather on the App Store

Tot • Your tiny text companion

Frenzic: Overtime

iPulse • Keep an eye on your Mac

Linea Sketch – Drawing tools for iOS

Apache Subversion

The Origin of Tweet • furbo.org

Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 14

Apple Remote Desktop - Wikipedia

1Password

Fastmail

628: Stream Deck Power Users Feb 20, 2022

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The Stream Deck has become a central tool for many who use automation tools on their Mac. This week, Stephen and David dive into the device's hardware and software, explaining what makes it such a versatile device, before sharing their own uses for it.

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Automators #74: Stream Deck: Going Large - Relay FM

Stream Deck | elgato.com

Stream Deck Mini - Amazon.com

Stream Deck - Amazon.com

Stream Deck XL - Amazon.com

Wave Mic Arm LP | elgato.com

Feet-First Impressions of the Elgato Stream Deck Pedal — Peer Reviewed

Dual Stream Deck XL Stand | Etsy

Mac Power Users #551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger - Relay FM

CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub - Amazon.com

Software Downloads | elgato.com

SF Symbols - Apple Developer

ThoughtAsylum Blog

Stream Deck Mobile | elgato.com

Stream Deck Mobile App (Screenshot)

Stream Deck Support - Elgato

HomeControl Menu for HomeKit on the App Store

One Thing on the App Store

Stream Deck Plugins

Keyboard Maestro - Stream Deck Plugin

KM Link Stream Deck Plugin

Keyboard Maestro Plugins for the Elgato Stream Deck | ThoughtAsylum

TJ's icalBuddy Stream Deck Script

Shortcuts Stream Deck Plugin

David's Email Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot)

David's MPU Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot)

David's MacSparky Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot)

Stephen's Stream Deck Profile (Screenshot)

In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors

Home | Loupedeck Online Store

The Macintosh Desktop Experience, Exploring the Loupedeck Live: A Task-Focused Mac Control Panel

ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design

627: Workflows with Adam Lisagor Feb 13, 2022

Show notes

Video producer, script writer, and loving nerd Adam Lisagor is back after a too-long hiatus to share his workflows related to running his growing advertising/video production business.

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Adam Lisagor on Twitter

Hello. We're Sandwich.

Adam's All-New Headshot

Birdhouse: A notepad for Twitter - YouTube

Adam's first video.

FiLMiC Pro Mobile Video - Video and Photography

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera | Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic 6K Camera

ATEM Mini Pro

Elgato Cam Link 4K

ATR 2100X Mic

Samsung Meteor Mic

Logitech Web Cam

Screenwriting Software Redefined

Sandwich Video about Remote and Slack

Sandwich Slack Movie

Lunchbox — Sandwich

Open Broadcaster Software | OBS

Private Markdown Editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Bear App

You Look Nice Today

Reincubate Camo - Use your phone as a pro webcam, free

Virtual Desktop on Oculus Quest 2 | Oculus

Mac Power Users #190: Workflows with John August - Relay FM

Mac Power Users #525: Workflows with David Wain - Relay FM

For Screenwriters | Highland 2

TrialPad

Casetext: Best Legal Research Software

Atari 8-bit family - Wikipedia

Player-Missile Graphics

Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS

Rogue Amoeba | SoundSource: A Superior Sound Control

Rogue Amoeba | Fission: Fast & Lossless Audio Editing

Rogue Amoeba | Loopback: Cable-Free Audio Routing

Rainbow - Ethereum Wallet on the App Store

626: It's Like Two Dozen Calendars Feb 06, 2022

Show notes

In this feedback episode, David and Stephen revisit Dropbox, photo management, calendar sets and more.

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Dropbox native support for Apple silicon (M1) | Dropbox Help

Why Dropbox's Founders Said No to Steve Jobs | Inc.com

Maestral

Downlink

reMarkable 2

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Move your Photos library to save space on your Mac - Apple Support

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

David's Calendars

Fantastical

Shortcuts - Stream Deck Plugins

In case of podcast problem, push button – Six Colors

iClever BK06 Bluetooth Keyboard

625: Apple as the Measuring Stick, with Austin Evans Jan 30, 2022

Show notes

YouTuber and podcaster Austin Evans drops by the show to talk about his content business, how Apple is competing in the wider marketplace and the gear he uses to get work done with a growing team.

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Austin Evans (@austinnotduncan) / Twitter

Austin Evans - YouTube

The Test Drivers - Relay FM

Apple Unveils iPod touch - Apple

Ken (@kenbolido) / Twitter

Todoist

MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple

iPad mini - Apple

An ode to the 11-inch MacBook Air | iMore

iPhone 12 Mini - I'm switching! - Austin Evans on YouTube

DLR Field Guide - YouTube

Xbox Ready - YouTube

Use Cinematic mode on your iPhone - Apple Support

20 Macs for 2020: #8 – Power Mac G4 Cube – Six Colors

Linear Tape-Open - Wikipedia

624: Apple Apps That Need Some Polishing Jan 23, 2022

Show notes

Apple ships a wide range of applications across its family of operating systems. However, over the years, they have received uneven amounts of support and attention from the company.

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Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple Software Quality in 2021

The Difference Between Keyboard Maestro and Shortcuts for Mac - MacSparky

Use Mail extensions in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

Rebuild mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support

Mimestream

Contacts and Calendar in OS X Mountain Lion

Customize macOS System Preferences - YouTube

Macintosh Control Panel

HoudahSpot – Powerful File Search Tool for Mac

Dashboard – 512 Pixels

Mac Power Users #603: Workin' with iWork - Relay FM

623: Collaboration and Project Planning Jan 16, 2022

Show notes

Things like team collaboration and project planning are a very real part of our work. David and Stephen talk about these topics and discuss some of their apps and services that can make working with others easier and more productive.

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MacSparky Labs

Sparky's Free Journaling Webinar

Focused #142: Sparky Gets Focused - Relay FM

15 Years Since the iPhone Announcement - MacSparky

Free Conference Call

Slack: Apps and Integrations

Microsoft Teams

Mac Power Users #605: File Management in the Cloud Era - Relay FM

Gantt chart - Wikipedia

Kanban - Wikipedia

The 11 Best Kanban Apps to Build Your Own Productivity Workflow

Trello

Airtable

Vestaboard

A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload - Cal Newport

OmniPlan - The Omni Group

Merlin Project for Mac, iPad & iPhone from ProjectWizards

Microsoft Project - Wikipedia

ClickUp

monday.com

MeisterTask

Basecamp

Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge

Mac Power Users #578: Getting to Know Notion, with August Bradley - Relay FM

Join Mac Power Users - Relay FM

622: Exploring HomeKit with Shane Whatley Jan 09, 2022

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Stephen and David are joined by HomeKit expert Shane Whatley to talk about the apps, products and automations that can be used together to make any home smarter. With HomeKit, anyone can scale from a single smart bulb to a house full of technology.

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Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky

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Shane Whatley - YouTube

Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) / Twitter

Shane Whatley (@ShaneCreates) • Instagram photos and videos

iOS - Home - Apple

Magnet – Window manager for Mac

DS920+ | Synology Inc.

iPad Wall Mount - 1 Year Later! - YouTube

VidaBox

VIZ-Designer - The ultimate HomeKit App Designer

HomeKit 101: Getting Started - YouTube

iOS - Home Accessories - Apple

Add a HomeKit accessory to the Home app - Apple Support

Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub - Apple Support

Create scenes and automations with the Home app - Apple Support

Flic 2 Buttons

Shane Whatley - Recommended HomeKit Products

Aqara Products

The Best Aqara Hub for your Smart Home – Shane Whatley

HomePaper for HomeKit on the App Store

Pearce Media Limited Apps on the App Store

Home+ 5 on the App Store

Controller for HomeKit on the App Store

Eve for HomeKit on the App Store

Pushcut - Triggers, notifications & widgets that kick off your automation

Automators #38: Simon Leeb and Pushcut - Relay FM

Signals for HomeKit on the App Store

Homebridge

HOOBS™

Starling Home Hub

Smart Vibration Sensor - Wireless Vibration Detector | Aqara

KOHLER Kitchen Faucet with HomeKit - The Home Depot

621: Sparky Freedom Jan 03, 2022

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After 15 years of living a double life, David has closed down his law practice and is now working on MacSparky projects full-time.

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Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky

David's Announcement Video

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DEVONthink Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

Focused - Relay FM

The Sparks' Christmas Cards

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620: The State of Apple in 2021 Dec 26, 2021

Show notes

As the year draws to a close, David and Stephen survey the landscape and talk through the products, services and policies that have shaped Apple and its users over the last year.

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Website Transition and New RSS Link - MacSparky

Why the Mac is Apple's most exciting product again in 2021 | Macworld

The State of External Retina Displays, [Almost] 2022 Edition — Liss is More

Daring Fireball: Document Proxy Icons in MacOS 11 and 12 as a — Ahem — Proxy for Apple’s Current UI Design Sensibilities

Inside Apple Park: the design team shaping future tech | Wallpaper*

The Wallpaper* Feature on the Apple Design Team and a Missed Opportunity - MacSparky

Test Driving a Wireless CarPlay Adapter - 512 Pixels - YouTube

The New mini Has Absolved Me of iPad Guilt – 512 Pixels

Apple Special Event 2014 - Apple Watch Introduction - YouTube

Apple Has Discontinued the Original HomePod - MacStories

Blogging from Space - MacSparky

Apple One

Stephen vs. iCloud Space

Apple announces Self Service Repair - Apple

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