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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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Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

406: MPU+: It's Okay To Enjoy Both 27.11.2017

Gabe Weatherhead joins David and Katie to talk about his months-long experiment with the iPad Pro. We also tackle listener questions on dealing with spam, scheduling appointments, hard drive best practices, finding deals, traveling with a Mac, and Katie shares her thoughts on Star Trek Discovery.

405: 2017 Geek Gift Guide 20.11.2017

Katie and David are back with their annual holiday gift guide with plenty of nerdy picks for you and your loved ones.

404: More iPhone Photography with Austin Mann 13.11.2017

Austin Mann returns to discuss the state of iPhone Photography and David and Katie share their thoughts on the new iPhone X.

403: Workflows with _David Smith 05.11.2017

App developer and business owner David "Underscore" Smith joins us this week to share his favorite hardware, software, and workflows.

402: Home Automation with Robert Spivack 30.10.2017

The state of Home Automation is constantly changing. We bring in Robert Spivack, a consultant and installer, to discuss the various systems, standards, ecosystems and best practices,

401: More Big Questions 23.10.2017

It's time to clear out the big questions list again. In this episode, we cover strategy for buying an iPhone X, where we stand with AppleCare, the status of our dongles, iPhone storage options, presenting, the best voice-in-a-can solutions, and how we're using social media.

400: Four Things 16.10.2017

To celebrate episode 400, Katie and David share their four favorite things in a variety of categories. Including products, software and even MPU episodes.

399: Workflows with Merlin Mann 08.10.2017

This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff".

398: Creating 60 More Mac Tips 02.10.2017

Brett Terpstra joins us to discuss his new eBook and video series with David Sparks - 60 Tips Volume 2 and the revision to their original 60 Tips book. We discuss the new book and the workflows they used to create it.

397: More on iOS 11 and High Sierra 24.09.2017

In this episode, David and Katie continue to explain the new iOS 11 and High Sierra features along with their experiences and recommendations following their use of the beta versions of these new operating systems.

396: Apple Announcements and iOS 11 on the iPad 17.09.2017

David and Katie run down Apple's September 12th announcements including the Apple Watch Series 3, Apple TV 4K, iPhone 8 and iPhone X. We also begin our discussion of iOS 11 starting with the best features for iPad users.

395: MPU+: It's Called Hermes 10.09.2017

In this feedback episode, Katie and David cover listener questions, must-have iOS utilities, tagging, automation, and more feedback. Finally, we discuss the Apple iPhone event scheduled for September 12.

394: Workflows with Dan Moren, the Novelist 04.09.2017

Dan Moren drops in to chat about his experience publishing his first novel. We talk about all aspects of writing a book, including planning, writing, finding and working with a publisher and marketing his book after publication.

393: 2017 Developer Roundtable 27.08.2017

In this episode, prominent App developers Ken Case, Greg Scown, and Dave Teare join us to talk about the future of macOS and iOS along with a few thoughts on the software business in 2017.

392: Must-Have iOS Utilities 20.08.2017

Following-up on our recent episode featuring utilities for the Mac; David and Katie decide to dive deep this week into their must-have utilities for iOS.

391: Workflows with Artist Jason Kimes 13.08.2017

Artist and geek Jason Kimes shares his favorite technologies and workflows for creating his sculptures.

390: Tagging with Terpstra 07.08.2017

Brett Terpstra (drink!) joins David and Katie this week to talk about the state of tagging on Mac and iOS. We discuss uses of tags, developing a tagging scheme, what you can do with tags, the turbulent history and hopefully bright future.

389: The Mac-Based Small Business 30.07.2017

Katie is about to celebrate her one-year business anniversary. In this episode, she shares the hardware, software, and workflows she's using to pull it off. There are also a few hippie parts.

388: MPU+: Don't Put Your Keyboard in the Dishwasher 27.07.2017

In this bonus episode, David and Katie chat with Apple Distinguished Educator and Musician Shirantha Beddage. We also answer questions on a variety of topics including lightning protection, starting a blog, how much iMac to buy, OCR accuracy, and follow up on Home Tech, must-have utilities and more.

387: Workflows with Rene Ritchie 23.07.2017

iMore Editor in Chief Rene Ritchie joins the Mac Power Users this week to share his favorite tools, apps, and workflows for getting work done.

386: Must Have Utilities 17.07.2017

Katie and David share some of their favorite utilities for Mac users.

385: Workflows with Kelly Guimont 10.07.2017

Writer, social media consult, and full-time geek Kelly Guimont joins the Mac Power Users to share her favorite Apple hardware, apps, and workflows.

384: Screencasting 101 with JF Brissette 03.07.2017

JF Brissette joins Katie and David to talk about the state of Screencasting on Mac and iOS, discusses the importance and uses of Screencasting, tools of the trade as well as tips and tricks.

383: More Education Workflows with Teddy Svoronos 25.06.2017

Harvard Lecturer Teddy Svoronos returns to talk about how he's using his Mac and iOS devices for giving presentations, some very clever iOS automation techniques, and academic writing. Teddy and David also share some of their favorite apps for making music.

382: Home Automation Update 19.06.2017

Katie and David review the current state of Home Automation and the technology they use in their homes. We also talk about our new iPads and wrap-up WWDC.

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