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  1. 721: “Technological Empathy,” with Kourosh Dini

    3 december 2023 · 1 uur 29 min

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    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.

  2. 720: The 2023 Developer Roundtable

    26 november 2023 · 1 uur 59 min

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

  3. 719: The 2023 MPU Gift Guide

    19 november 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    It's that time again!

  4. 718: Workflows with Dan Provost

    12 november 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Dan Provost is one of the folks behind Studio Neat. This week, the guys talk to him about Dan's role in the company and its products, his tools to get his work done and some of his favorite apps and services.

  5. 717: The Apple Notes Deep Dive

    5 november 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    While it had humble beginnings, Apple Notes has grown into a true competitor over the years. On this episode, David and Stephen explore its history, features and what Apple should take it next.

  6. 716: Workflows with Chris Upchurch

    29 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 24 min

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    Chris Upchurch leads two lives; he is a developer but also a river guide. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the tech he uses both at his desk and on the water.

  7. 715: To Gridfinity and Beyond

    22 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 42 min

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    It's feedback time, and Stephen surprises David with a secret project after the guys wade through some follow-up. David then returns the favor by booking Stephen's 3D printer for the foreseeable future.

  8. 714: Catching up with John Siracusa

    15 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    John Siracusa returns to the program to discuss his iPhone usage, window management philosophies, best practices for troubleshooting and a lot more.

  9. 713: Photography with Tyler Stalman

    8 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 30 min

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    Tyler Stalman joins to share the details on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera systems. Tyler also shares some of his favorite tips for better iPhone photography and videography.

  10. 712: macOS Sonoma

    1 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    macOS Sonoma brings with it Desktop widgets, a new screen saver and desktop experience, more powerful video conferencing tools and updates to Safari, Messages, Notes, Reminders and more.

  11. 711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann

    24 september 2023 · 2 uur 12 min

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    Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom.

  12. 710: Apple's Wonderlust Event

    13 september 2023 · 1 uur 34 min

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    Mere hours after Apple's iPhone 15 event, Stephen and David break down the news surrounding the iPhone 15 line, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the updated Apple Watch Ultra.

  13. 709: Save Your Shift Key

    10 september 2023 · 1 uur 43 min

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    On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk a bit more about window managers and backup utilities, while also answering listener questions and David's modern typewriter, Stephen's new Plex server and a lot more.

  14. 708: The Obsidian Field Guide

    3 september 2023 · 1 uur 22 min

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    David has launched a new Field Guide, designed to take everyone's Obsidian usage to the next level.

  15. 707: Workflows with Ryan Irelan

    27 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    Ryan Irelan joins this week to talk about the current state of web development, digital training tools, and his expanding HomeKit rig.

  16. 706: Media Management with Casey Liss

    20 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Casey Liss rejoins the program to discuss his new app Callsheet and to give David and Stephen a tour of the apps and services he uses to manage his media.

  17. 705: macOS Window Management

    13 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 29 min

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    Since the dawn of multitasking, users have needed to juggle things on their screens. Apple has taken several swings at building good window management tools into macOS, but better solutions can be found in a long list of third-party apps. Stephen and David have tried just about all of them for this episode. Lees meer
  18. 704: “The Details Matter,” with Shahid Kamal Ahmad

    6 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 16 min

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    Video game industry veteran Shahid Kamal Ahmad rejoins the program to catch David and Stephen up on his work and evolving setup, and then the gang dives into gaming on visionOS, the current state of Android and a lot more.

  19. 703: The Portable HomePod Mini Lifestyle

    30 juli 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    On this feedback episode, David and Stephen check out some additional Safari extensions, answer some listener questions, discuss the Studio Display and address a recent controversy about the sailing workout type on the Apple Watch.

  20. 702: Unbridled Enthusiasm, with Chuck Joiner

    23 juli 2023 · 1 uur 39 min

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    Chuck Joiner has been covering Apple since 2000 and has been a user longer than that. He joins David and Stephen to talk about what makes the Apple community special, how the company's tools enable its users and some of his favorite apps and services. Lees meer
  21. 701: The Safari Extension Roundup

    16 juli 2023 · 1 uur 30 min

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    This week, David and Stephen grab their lassos and gather up some of the best Safari extensions out on the free and open range of the App Store.

  22. 700: Our Workflows

    9 juli 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    To celebrate 700 episodes of the show, David and Stephen talk through how they work, including how MPU gets made each week, how they approach their blogs, other podcasts, videos and more.

  23. 699: Catching Up with TJ Luoma

    2 juli 2023 · 1 uur 32 min

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    This week, everyone's favorite nerdy pastor TJ Luoma rejoins the show to update David and Stephen on his tech, how he's learned to take time away from work and some of his new favorite apps and services.

  24. 698: The 80/20 Split, with Malin Sundberg

    25 juni 2023 · 1 uur 50 min

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    Malin Sundberg is one of the developers behind the apps Mercury Weather and Orbit. This week, she joins Stephen and David to discuss her background and work, as well as her hands-on time with the Apple Vision Pro at WWDC.

  25. 697: A Niche of a Niche

    18 juni 2023 · 1 uur 56 min

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    On this feedback episode, David and Stephen keep unpacking WWDC, talk about their time with the new betas and work through some listener feedback.

  26. 696: App Subscription Check-In

    11 juni 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    Subscriptions aren't just the future of software anymore, but they are how many developers are running their businesses today. David and Stephen open up their App Store accounts to discuss what they're paying for and why.

  27. 695: Live from WWDC23

    7 juni 2023 · 1 uur 7 min

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    Recorded live at Apple Park, Stephen and David talk about some of the big announcements from WWDC23.

  28. 694: Workflows with Chance Miller

    28 mei 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    Chance Miller is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac. This week, he joins David and Stephen to discuss his work covering Apple and what the group wants to see at WWDC23.

  29. 693: Workflows with Mark Bramhill

    21 mei 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Mark Bramhill's name will be familiar to many, as he produced "Welcome to Macintosh." This week, he chats with David and Stephen about his podcasting career, using a Mac mini as a home server, the power of Descript and what it was like to create an emoji. Lees meer
  30. 692: State of the Platforms (Spring 2023)

    14 mei 2023 · 1 uur 35 min

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    With WWDC just a couple of weeks away, Stephen and David take a look at Apple's various platforms and take stock of where things are in the spring of 2023.

  31. 691: Workflows with David Rosenthal

    7 mei 2023 · 1 uur 22 min

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    David Rosenthal is a world-renown keyboardist, musical director, synthesizer programmer and composer. At the heart of his work is the Mac, and this week he talks with Stephen and David about his background, career, gear and more.

  32. 690: Better Touch Tool with Andreas Hegenberg

    30 april 2023 · 1 uur 28 min

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    BetterTouchTool developer Andreas Hegenberg does his first-ever podcast interview about how he wanted to learn to make iPhone apps and stumbled into making one of our favorite Mac utilities, how the app has grown over the years and making a go of it in the software business. Lees meer
  33. 689: Apple-sized Asteroids

    23 april 2023 · 1 uur 27 min

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    On this feedback episode, Stephen and David revisit their revisit of Contacts, talk about the differences between Obsidian and Craft, answer questions about version control and get philosophical about modern Apple.

  34. 688: Workflows with Adam Tow

    16 april 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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    Adam Tow is a long-time Apple user whose passions include development, photography and the Newton. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about his various projects and the tools he uses to make them a reality.

  35. 687: Revisiting Contacts and Calendars

    9 april 2023 · 1 uur 34 min

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    Contacts and calendars are a constant for almost everyone. This week, the guys revisit their setups, discuss alternatives to Apple's first-party apps and more.

  36. 686: Consuming Content in 2023

    2 april 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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    Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. Stephen and David talk through the services they enjoy and the apps they use when it's time to put their feet up.

  37. 685: Fighting Digital Distractions

    26 maart 2023 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. This week, David and Stephen talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions that threaten our focus and work. Lees meer
  38. 684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20

    19 maart 2023 · 1 uur 24 min

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    It's that time again: Stephen and David round up some Mac apps for their "20 Under $20" saloon!

  39. 683: Workflows with Ian Byrd

    12 maart 2023 · 1 uur 27 min

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    Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian's one-person company retreats. Lees meer
  40. 682: Full of Surprises

    5 maart 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    On this feedback episode, the guys sort through some follow-up before sharing their origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.

  41. 681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

    26 februari 2023 · 1 uur 38 min

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    In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. This week, Stephen and David talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don't. Lees meer
  42. 680: Workflows with Marco Arment

    19 februari 2023 · 1 uur 41 min

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    Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins the show to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple's platforms and what the company may do in 2023.

  43. 679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

    12 februari 2023 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Stephen and David take each other on a tour of their Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, menu bar and startup items.

  44. 678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano

    5 februari 2023 · 1 uur 34 min

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    Relay FM's VP of Sales drops by the show to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable.

  45. 677: Software Club: Fantastical

    29 januari 2023 · 1 uur 31 min

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    In this episode of the Software Club, David and Stephen talk about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple's default Calendar application. Michael Simmons then joins them to discuss Fantastical's history and the changes he's seen in the Apple software ecosystem over the years. Lees meer
  46. 676: Workflows with Kaitlin Salzke

    22 januari 2023 · 1 uur 32 min

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    Kaitlin Salzke is an accountant, student and programmer who has built a library of OmniFocus automations. This week she joins David and Stephen to talk about using Javascript for automation, working on a PC during the week and pushing the boundaries of what macOS can do. Lees meer
  47. 675: Cruisin' with CarPlay

    15 januari 2023 · 1 uur 40 min

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    Gone are the days of using tapes, CDs and iPods in cars. Apple has taken center stage in most new cars sold as the iPhone replaced all of those older media sources in the car. This week, David and Stephen pack up and go on a tour of CarPlay.

  48. 674: Workflows with Shawn Blanc

    8 januari 2023 · 1 uur 37 min

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    Shawn Blanc left his job back in 2011 to become a full-time writer. Twelve years later, he's the mastermind behind sites like The Focus Course and The Sweet Setup and more. Stephen and David ask him about that journey and how he's grown his operation from a solo venture to a team running multiple projects. Lees meer
  49. 673: Apple's New Freeform App

    1 januari 2023 · 1 uur 21 min

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    It's not every day that Apple releases a new productivity app, but with iOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1, the company launched Freeform, an infinite canvas app for sketching, organizing and sharing information. David and Stephen have been using it extensively and break it all down this week. Lees meer
  50. 672: Tech That Worked in 2022

    25 december 2022 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs.