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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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559: Research Apps Oct 25, 2020

Show notes

A few new research applications have popped over the last year, joining some true Mac legends. To see what is what, David went on a quest, and has returned to share with Stephen the wisdom he gained while exploring.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

The Intrazone by Microsoft SharePoint: Your bi-weekly conversation and interview podcast hosted by the SharePoint team.
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1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore.
TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

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How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking – for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers - Kindle Store

Focused - Relay FM

Anne-Laure Le Cunff on Twitter

🏠 @NotionHQ is for architects
🌱 @RoamResearch is for gardeners
📚 @evernote is for librarians

DEVONthink, DEVONagent, and other Mac and iOS apps for document and information management and web research

Zettelkasten - Wikipedia

Zettelkasten Method

DEVONtechnologies | New Book: Taking Smart Notes

Tinderbox: The Tool For Notes

The Archive (macOS) • Zettelkasten Method

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

Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought.

Readwise

David’s Twitter Exchange with Conor White-Sullivan (Roam’s founder)

Obsidian

David's Obsidian Screenshot

Cortex #105: Atomic Notes - Relay FM

Drafts

MindNode

Notion

foambubble/foam: A personal knowledge management and sharing system for VSCode

RemNote

Hook

558: Apple Hardware Season, with Zac Hall Oct 18, 2020

Show notes

Zac Hall from 9to5Mac and Space Explored joins David and Stephen to talk about the state of the Apple Watch's software and hardware, as well as Apple's new iPhones.

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Zac Hall (@apollozac) / Twitter

9to5Mac - Apple News & Mac Rumors Breaking All Day

MacBook Pro 16-inch - Apple

LG UltraFine 4K Display - Apple

iPad Air - Apple

Watch - Apple

Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple

Apple Fitness+ - Apple

Use gym equipment with Apple Watch - Apple Support

Peloton® | Workouts Streamed Live & On-Demand

Bloomberg: Apple looks to energize HomeKit ecosystem, may develop its own smart home accessories - 9to5Mac

Fitbod

Space Explored - Space News and Launch Coverage

Liftoff - Relay FM

NASA Socials | NASA

The sky calls to us – 512 Pixels

SpaceX CRS-7 breaks up post-launch – 512 Pixels

My Day at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center – 512 Pixels

‎Rapid Unscheduled Discussions on Apple Podcasts

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars

Dispatches from NASA: Countdown to Mars kicks off a decade of science and discovery - Space Explored

Supercluster

‎XLaunch on the App Store

‎Pocket Rocket on the App Store

MIOPS Smart+ | World's First Smart Camera Trigger

Check out this SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch remotely captured with an iPhone 8 Plus - Space Explored

GoPro – Action Cameras, 360 Camera + Accessories

Insta360 | Action Cameras | 360 Cameras | VR Cameras

A Few Thoughts Following Today’s Apple Event — MacSparky

HomePod mini - Apple

Apple’s new ‘Intercom’ feature will let you shout across your Apple devices | TechCrunch

Apple announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for iPhone with 5G - Apple

iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone SE (2nd generation) vs iPhone 12 mini - Apple

Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G - Apple

MagSafe Returns – 512 Pixels

Big Phone / Small Phone - Hardware - MPU Talk

557: Grading the Intel Era Oct 11, 2020

Show notes

With Apple Silicon Macs coming soon, Stephen plays a montage for David that recaps the Intel era, featuring its highs and lows.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Apple to Use Intel Microprocessors Beginning in 2006 - Apple

The Switch to Intel | iMore

WWDC 2005 - YouTube

Apple - Rosetta

Apple - Universal

"This Is Not a Product": The Apple Developer Transition Kit - MacStories

Apple Unveils New iMac with Intel Core Duo Processor - Apple

Macworld SF 2006 - YouTube

Future Classics: iMac G5 (iSight) – 512 Pixels

Apple Introduces MacBook Pro - Apple

Apple Unveils New MacBook Featuring Intel Core Duo Processors - Apple

Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors - Apple

Apple Introduces MacBook Air—The World’s Thinnest Notebook - Apple

Steve Jobs introduces original MacBook Air - Macworld SF (2008)

DVD - Why?

Apple Reinvents Notebooks With New MacBook Air - Apple

Apple Special Event - 2nd Generation MacBook Air Introduction - YouTube

Apple Introduces All New MacBook Pro with Retina Display - Apple

Apple WWDC 2012 - MacBook Pro with Retina Display Introduction - YouTube

How the Haswell Chip Makes the New MacBook Air Last 12 Hours | WIRED

Review: Apple's Thunderbolt Display a compelling device for 2011 MacBook Air | Macworld

Apple Unveils All-New MacBook - Apple

A14 Bionic FAQ: What you need to know about Apple’s 5nm processor | Macworld

P.A. Semi - Wikipedia

556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua Oct 04, 2020

Show notes

Liana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Elgato Cam Link 4K

Wiistar USB Video Capture Card

Here's the alternative capture device Liana was referencing during the show.

Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro

Ring Light

LED Video Light

Drafts | Where Text Starts

Just Press Record

TickTick: Task Manager

Fantastical

Darkroom

555: iOS 14 Extravaganza Sep 27, 2020

Show notes

iOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Relay FM for St. Jude 2020

Relay FM Podcastathon for St Jude 2020 - YouTube

Shortcuts Field Guide - MacSparky Field Guides

iOS 14 - Apple

iOS 14 - Features - Apple

‎Widgetsmith on the App Store

How to use Widgetsmith for iOS 14 home screen widgets - 9to5Mac

Creating Your Own Widgets: A New Category of Apps Emerges - MacStories

Stephen's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen

David's iOS 14 iPhone Home screen

iOS 14: Apple's Built-In Translate App That Works With 11 Languages - MacRumors

Mac Power Users #552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent - Relay FM

YouTube’s website now blocks iOS 14’s picture-in-picture mode unless you pay for Premium - The Verge

iOS 14 Back Tap for Camera and Flashlight — MacSparky

Automators - Relay FM

Switch AirPods automatically between iPhone and other devices - Apple Support

Connected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FM

554: Read-it-later Services Sep 20, 2020

Show notes

Read-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Relay FM for St. Jude

Half a Million Dollars – 512 Pixels

Siri Shortcuts Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides

Add webpages to a Reading List - Apple Support

Instapaper

Pocket

Pinboard: social bookmarking for introverts

Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager

GoodLinks — Save links effortlessly. View them later, from anywhere

GoodLinks Review: A Flexible Read-it-Later Link Manager Packed with Automation Options - MacStories

Roam Research – A note taking tool for networked thought.

Readwise

iPad Air - Apple

Apple Watch Series 6 - Apple

Buy Apple Watch Series 6 Bands - Apple

Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple

Apple extends the Apple Watch experience to the entire family - Apple

Apple One - Apple

Apple Fitness+ - Apple

553: Sparky's Wrong ... Again Sep 13, 2020

Show notes

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Stephen Hackett on Twitter: "I can’t work here anymore..."

Arlo: Wire-Free HD and HDR Smart Home Security Cameras

iDevices Outdoor Switch

eufy | Video Doorbell 2K

Compare pricing for individuals - Dropbox

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

Share folders with iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Transmit 5

andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader: Dropbox Uploader

Resilio Sync

Rclone

Thurston Deadville on Twitter: "@macpowerusers @macsparky @ismh One thing that never gets covered on Markdown is how to publish it straight to the web"

Unlock the Power of RSS feeds with Devonthink

Retrobatch, from Flying Meat

‎PhotoScan by Google Photos on the App Store

Vintage and obsolete products - Apple Support

Apple Collection – 512 Pixels

TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit

Here's why you should probably charge your MacBook Pro using the ports on its right side | iMore

Thunderbolt 3 Ports on Right Side of 13-Inch MacBook Pro Have Reduced PCI Express Bandwidth - MacRumors

Raindrop.io — All-in-one bookmark manager

Keysmith

Automators #42: Toolbox Pro with Alex Hay - Relay FM

Ecamm Live - Powerful Live Streaming Platform for Mac

The best free live streaming software on Windows and Mac | Streamlabs

Streaks — The to-do list that helps you form good habits. For iOS.

Productive — Habits & daily goals tracker

Unwind - Deep Breathing Exercises

552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent Sep 06, 2020

Show notes

Since its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend it.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Mikah Sargent (@mikahsargent) / Twitter

Mikah Sargent - TWiT

Clockwise - Relay FM

TS3 Plus | Thunderbolt 3 Dock – CalDigit

Apple Thunderbolt Display - Wikipedia

iOS - Home - Apple

iOS - Home Accessories - Apple

HomeKit: The ultimate guide to Apple home automation | iMore

LG UltraFine 5K Display - Apple

‘Sonoma Aroma’ Filling North Bay Noses With Smell – CBS San Francisco

Gilroy, “the garlic capital of the world”

Ecamm Live

ATEM Mini | Blackmagic Design

Key Light | elgato.com

Cam Link 4K | elgato.com

Reincubate Camo

How HomeKit's software authentication works | iMore

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

Philips Hue Lights

Wi-Fi enabled LED smart lights - LIFX.com

Caséta by Lutron

iDevices Switch | Connected Plug

iHome Smart Home Switches

Hue Play HDMI Sync Box

Sync Hue Lights With Your TV/PS4/Xbox - Mikah on YouTube

iDevices Outdoor Switch | HomeKit Enabled Plug for Outdoors

August Smart Locks

Premis Touch Screen Smart Door Lock with Apple HomeKit Technology | Kwikset

Yale Assure SL review, or: How I learned to stop worrying and embrace the Smart Lock – Six Colors

Best HomeKit Garage Door Openers in 2020 | iMore

SmartThermostat ecobee

Logitech Circle 2 Home Security Camera, Indoor/Outdoor HD Camera

eufy Security Cameras

Use HomeKit Secure Video - Apple Support

Differences Between eufyCam Models

HomeCam for HomeKit

HomeRun for HomeKit

Home+ for HomeKit Automation

Home+ Automation Details

Nanoleaf Canvas : Nanoleaf.me

Homebridge

How to connect incompatible accessories to HomeKit using Homebridge | iMore

Hoobs

Starling Home Hub

chihuahua.coffee — Mikah Sargent

551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger Aug 30, 2020

Show notes

David and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes Frozen, Muppets Most Wanted, The Avengers and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs, numerous applications and a full-blown orchestra.

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Dave Metzger's Website

Dave Metzger - IMDb

David's Desk

Maynard Ferguson - Wikipedia

Apple II

Atari ST - Wikipedia

Finale | Music Notation Software That Lets You Create Your Way

Mac SE | Low End Mac

Music Notation Software - Sibelius - Avid

Macintosh Centris - Wikipedia

Music creation software: Cubase | Steinberg

The Macintosh Clones | Low End Mac

Vienna Ensemble Pro - Vienna Symphonic Library

Apple Mac Pro review (2013) - The Verge

Thunderbay 4 Mini - OWC Digital

Metagrid

Stream Deck | elgato.com

Write scores with Dorico | Steinberg

Keyboard Maestro

Wacom

GoodReader

forScore

TouchOSC

Loupedeck CT

OSCulator

SlimBlade™ Trackball | Kensington

550: The World of RSS Aug 23, 2020

Show notes

RSS can bring news, blog posts and even podcasts to you, without needing to visit a bunch of different website. This week, Stephen and David talk about the rise of numerous RSS services and apps they've seen over the last few years and what they use.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

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Contextual Computing with Keyboard Maestro

Relay FM for St. Jude

RSS - Wikipedia

Feedly

Feedly for Business

Meet Leo, Your AI Research Assistant – Feedly Blog

Feedbin

Subscribe to Email Newsletters in Feedbin

Feedbin email address.

Feed Wrangler

NewsBlur

Inoreader

‎Reeder 4 on the Mac App Store

The Best RSS Reader for Mac - The Sweet Setup

NetNewsWire: Free and Open Source RSS Reader for Mac and iOS

ReadKit - Have all your reading in one place

‎Reeder 4 on the App Store

Unread: An RSS Reader

‎NetNewsWire: RSS Reader on the App Store

Unread: An RSS Reader

Fiery Feeds

‎lire (Full-text RSS) on the App Store

Michael Tsai - Blog - Apple News No Longer Supports RSS

Publishing on Apple News - Apple Developer

Stephen's "Inspect RSS Feed" Shortcut

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