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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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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

131: Markdown Revisited 31.03.2013

David and Katie are joined by Eddie Smith of Practically Efficient to discuss the new MacSparky Field Guide: Markdown co-authored by David and Eddie.

130: Computing with Kids 24.03.2013

David and Katie are joined by Natali Morris to talk about kids and technology. Topics include why it's important to introduce kids to tech, keeping children safe online, monitoring and limiting access and Natali's favorite apps and accessories.

129: Workflows with Lex Friedman 16.03.2013

David and Katie chat with Macworld Senior Writer Lex Friedman about telecommuting cross-country, writing for Macworld, treadmill desks and his favorite Apps.

128: Typography with Ina Saltz 11.03.2013

Typography expert Ina Saltz explains why type matters and gives some great tips for using typography wisely.

127: Workflows with Clayton Morris 04.03.2013

David and Katie sit down with Clayton Morris from Fox News to learn about his workflows.

126: The Mac Home Server 21.02.2013

Special guest Shawn Blanc joins Katie and David to talk about setting up a Mac to use as a home server. We talk configuration, use cases, media applications, automation tools and more.

125: Essential iPad 17.02.2013

David and Katie discuss their iPad setup, and essential apps and accessories.

124: Live at Macworld/iWorld 10.02.2013

Katie and David do a show in front of a live audience at Macworld/iWorld 2013 where they share their best finds from the show floor, catch up with listener feedback, and take questions from the show floor.

123: Workflows with Craig Hockenberry 04.02.2013

Craig Hockenberry joins Katie and David to talk about working in Internet-distributed company, how he creates apps, and getting started with app programming.

122: Another look at iTunes 27.01.2013

With the recent release of iTunes 11, Katie and David go back to iTunes and discuss the applications significant changes and their favorite iTunes workflows.

121: The Website Show 20.01.2013

Katie and David talk to John Chandler about the getting started with web publishing including Mac based software solutions, WordPress, Squarespace, Tumblr, and more.

120: Taking Notes with Mike Rohde 14.01.2013

David and Katie are joined by Mike Rohde, author of the Sketchnote Handbook, to talk about analog and digital forms of note taking.

119: Geek Fitness 06.01.2013

David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they're using to help get in shape.

118: Resolutions 31.12.2012

David and Katie talk about some great geek resolutions including a tech security audit, using an electronic diary, geek estate planning, locking down social networks, offsite backup, and creating something amazing with an iLife app. David also gets to use the word Neuroplasticity and explain why that makes him happy.

117: The Feedback Show 23.12.2012

Katie and David go in depth on some of the most common feedback topics including iOS writing workflows, Evernote, syncing, file storage and sharing techniques, and Katie's home server.

116: Workflows with Glenn Fleishman 16.12.2012

David and Katie sit down with Glenn Fleishman to discuss his work as a freelance writer and editor, working from home, BBEdit, and what it takes to become a two-time Jeopardy Champion.

115: Geek Gift Guide 09.12.2012

From bluetooth meat thermometers to build your own robot kits and everything in between, David and Katie discuss their gift ideas for the geek in your life.

114: Workflows with Dan Benjamin, Round Two 02.12.2012

5by5 Grand Pooba, Dan Benjamin, joins Katie and David to explain how he gets work done.

113: Photography Workflows with Derrick Story 25.11.2012

Photographer and Aperture guru Derrick Story joins Katie and David to talk about photography.

112: Self Publishing and iBooks Author 18.11.2012

David walks through his workflows for publishing books in iBooks Author and the iBookstore.

111: Presentation Workflows with Les Posen 12.11.2012

Les Posen joins Katie and David to talk about the best tools and workflows for making better presentations.

110: Sharing A Mac 05.11.2012

Katie and David discuss how to effectively share a Mac within a family and how to manage users and groups.

109: Speeding Up Your Mac 30.10.2012

From hardware upgrades to maintenance, Katie and David discuss ways to speed up your Mac.

108: Mac Tips and Tricks 22.10.2012

Katie, David and guest Brett Terpstra discuss their favorite Mac Tips and David and Brett's new book, 60 Mountain Lion Tips

107: Marketing and Learning to Develop Apps with Jean MacDonald 15.10.2012

Katie and David are joined by Jean MacDonald, who explains how she goes about marketing and running a small software company with Apple technology, Jean's budding education as an App developer, and her new project, App Camp for Girls.

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