Podcasts about david sparks

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/838 http://relay.fm/mpu/838 iPhone Setup Showdown 838 David Sparks and Stephen Robles We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen *may* have inspired David on this one. clean 5148 We break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired David on this one. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Stephen's Home Screen David's Home Screen Stephen's Focus Mode Screens David's Lock Screens David's Focus Home Screen Stephen's Filming Focus Stephen's Control Center Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Parachute Backup iCloud Foodnoms Food Tracker App AnyList for Groceries ‎Showcase: Track Movies & Shows Parcel Delivery Tracking Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Callsheet — Look Up Films, Shows Shareshot — Frame Screenshots Stephen's Shortcuts Video with Screenshot Workflows Things - To-Do List App OmniFocus Drafts | Where Text Starts

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/250 http://relay.fm/focused/250 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. clean 4134 David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides The 4 Disciplines of Execution Supernote Nomad Analog Weekly Cards | Ugmonk The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic The Pe

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/250 http://relay.fm/focused/250 Planning Your Week 250 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. clean 4134 David & Mike discuss how to plan your week and share their own weekly planning workflows. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides The 4 Disciplines of Execution Supernote Nomad Analog Weekly Cards | Ugmonk The End of Burnout by Jonathan Malesic The Peace Of W

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/837 http://relay.fm/mpu/837 Menu Bar Mayhem 837 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. clean 5733 David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. HTTPBot: A powerful API client and debugger for Apple platforms. Get a 7-day trial and 25% off your subscription. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Menu Bar, Condensed David's Full Menu Bar Stephen's Menu Bar Ice Menu Bar Manager ‎Hidden Bar App - App Store ‎Barbee - App Store BuhoBarX MacMenuBar.com iStat Menus Loom CleanShot X for Mac Screen Studio Dropzone 4 DEVONtechnologies Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus ‎DiskView App - App Store Audio Hijack Setapp Hazel for Mac PopClip for Mac BetterTouchTool CleanMyMac Moom · Many Tricks Karabiner-Elements Carbon Copy Cloner WhisperType Cotypist Wispr Flow Tailscale ‎Pastebot App - App Store ‎Shortery App - App Store ‎Itsyhome App - App Store ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit App - App Store Shawn Blanc Backblaze MacWhisper Grammarly Timing Flexibits | Fantastical ‎Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop App - App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App Keyboard Maestro TextExpander Alfred Menuwhere Bitfocus - Companion Parcel - Delivery Tracking ‎Creator's Best Friend App - App Store

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/837 http://relay.fm/mpu/837 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. clean 5733 David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. HTTPBot: A powerful API client and debugger for Apple platforms. Get a 7-day trial and 25% off your subscription. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Menu Bar, Condensed David's Full Menu Bar Stephen's Menu Bar Ice Menu Bar Manager ‎Hidden Bar App - App Store ‎Barbee - App Store BuhoBarX MacMenuBar.com iStat Menus Loom CleanShot X for Mac Screen Studio Dropzone 4 DEVONtechnologies Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus ‎DiskView App - App Store Audio Hijack Setapp Hazel for Mac PopClip for Mac BetterTouchTool CleanMyMac Moom · Many Tricks Karabiner-Elements Carbon Copy Cloner WhisperType Cotypist Wispr Flow Tailscale ‎Pastebot App - App Store ‎Shortery App - App Store ‎Itsyhome App - App Store ‎HomeControl Menu for HomeKit App - App Store Shawn Blanc Backblaze MacWhisper Grammarly Timing Flexibits | Fantastical ‎Screens 5: VNC Remote Desktop App - App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App Keyboard Maestro TextExpander Alfred Menuwhere Bitfocus - Companion Parcel - Delivery Tracking ‎Creator's Best Friend App - App Store

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/836 http://relay.fm/mpu/836 Welcome, Stephen 836 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! clean 5817 David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Fundera, powered by NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Gling - AI Video Editing Software for YouTubeAI tool Stephen uses on every video. David Metzger - Wikipedia Website Change Detection Service Primary Technology Range Book by David Epstein PowerBook G4 - Wikipedia Transloader for Mac Downie - Video Downloader ‎Transcriptionist App - App Store ‎Vxio App - App Store Dream Machine SE - Ubiquiti Ferrite Podcast Editing App Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Keychron Q2 Max Sony A7IV Camera Sony a6400 Camera Sigma 35mm E-Mount Lens BlackMagic ATEM Mini Pro Switcher Rodecaster Pro II Neumann KMS 105 Mic Earthworks Ethos Mic Sennheiser MKH-416 Mic CalDigit Element Hub OWC Envoy Pro FX SSD Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Mac Power Users #737: Scoring a

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/836 http://relay.fm/mpu/836 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! clean 5817 David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Insta360: Introducing the Insta360 Wave and the Link 2 Pro. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Fundera, powered by NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Gling - AI Video Editing Software for YouTubeAI tool Stephen uses on every video. David Metzger - Wikipedia Website Change Detection Service Primary Technology Range Book by David Epstein PowerBook G4 - Wikipedia Transloader for Mac Downie - Video Downloader ‎Transcriptionist App - App Store ‎Vxio App - App Store Dream Machine SE - Ubiquiti Ferrite Podcast Editing App Basic Apple Guy Wallpapers Keychron Q2 Max Sony A7IV Camera Sony a6400 Camera Sigma 35mm E-Mount Lens BlackMagic ATEM Mini Pro Switcher Rodecaster Pro II Neumann KMS 105 Mic Earthworks Ethos Mic Sennheiser MKH-416 Mic CalDigit Element Hub OWC Envoy Pro FX SSD Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Mac Power Users

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/249 http://relay.fm/focused/249 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. clean 3540 David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Ernie Svenson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Ernie the Attorney Circle | The complete community platform Creativity by John Cleese Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Writing Without Teachers by Peter Elbow The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Alchemy by Rory Sutherland Influence by Robert Cialdini Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life OpenClaw The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph Nguyen The Tools of Excellence by Nicholas Bate The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Ready Player One by Ernest Cline The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/249 http://relay.fm/focused/249 What if This Were Easy? with Ernie Svenson 249 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. clean 3540 David's personal Yoda is back to talk about curiosity, creativity, and the role of AI in focused work. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Ernie Svenson Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Ernie the Attorney Circle | The complete community platform Creativity by John Cleese Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Writing Without Teachers by Peter Elbow The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Alchemy by Rory Sutherland Influence by Robert Cialdini Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life OpenClaw The Overthinker's Guide to Making Decisions by Joseph Nguyen The Tools of Excellence by Nicholas Bate The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Ready Player One by Ernest Cline The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/835 http://relay.fm/mpu/835 Farewell, Stephen 835 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. clean 3905 David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The One Where I Announce I'm Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels A New Chapter for Mac Power Users - MacSparky Mac Power Users #834: I Am The Tardis - Relay Brett, David, and Merlin at Macworld 2012 Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay Stephen Upgrading Macs at MacStock Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay Mac Power Users #46

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/835 http://relay.fm/mpu/835 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. clean 3905 David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback The One Where I Announce I'm Stepping Back From Mac Power Users - 512 Pixels A New Chapter for Mac Power Users - MacSparky Mac Power Users #834: I Am The Tardis - Relay Brett, David, and Merlin at Macworld 2012 Why I'm No Longer Practicing Law - MacSparky Mac Power Users #485: WWDC and Interview with the Mac Pro Product Manager - Relay Mac Power Users #500: David in the Hot Seat - Relay Stephen Upgrading Macs at MacStock Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Mac Power Users #472: Live in Chicago with Friends - Relay Mac

Jim Eagar joins Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby for a thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about productivity, tools, and the often-tempting urge to switch apps. Drawing on decades of professional experience—from Air Force chaplain to attorney to productivity writer—Jim shares how his workflows evolved alongside Apple technology, why “shiny new app syndrome” can quietly sabotage real work, and how to evaluate whether switching tools is actually worth the cost.The discussion digs into intentional productivity, app minimalism, and using frameworks (not rules) to make better decisions about software—especially in an era overflowing with AI tools. Jim also walks through his personal writing and planning stack, explains why he recently switched from ChatGPT to Claude, and shares David Sparks' advice on limiting major app changes to once per year. The result is a grounded, reassuring episode for anyone feeling overwhelmed by productivity tools—and a reminder that clarity beats novelty every time.More from Jim:Original Mac GuyRetirement Reinvented!Links from the show:A Very Nerdy Christmas: Evaluate Your Tech StackWhy I Quit Paid AppsMacSparkyQuestion or Comment? Send us a Text Message!Contact Us Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com You'll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky Find Tom at @tomanderson on Threads Join Tom's newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks. Tom has a new YouTube channel Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating! Review on Apple Podcasts Rate on Spotify Recommend in Overcast Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen Apple Music Spotify Transcripts and some images are AI generated and may contain errors and general silliness....

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/834 http://relay.fm/mpu/834 I Am The Tardis 834 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. clean 4384 Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1 - Relay Stephen Robles - YouTube Obsidian NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Mac Power Users #828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro - Relay Apple event - Wikipedia Conflict Palette [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro episode on MPU - Dr. Drang Fixing TextExpander prefixes - All this Claude Google Gemini ChatGPT Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Manage your apps with Sign in with Apple - Apple Support Use 1Password to sign in to sites with supported providers | 1Password Support Pixelmator Pro - Apple Michael Tsai - Blog - Bartender Acquired by Applause Group Bartender 6 Ice - Menu Bar Manager Ice 0.11.13-dev.2f-unofficial · jordanbaird/Ice Getting Started with Cowork | Claude Help Center Things - To-Do List App for Mac & iOS

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/834 http://relay.fm/mpu/834 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. clean 4384 Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1 - Relay Stephen Robles - YouTube Obsidian NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Mac Power Users #828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro - Relay Apple event - Wikipedia Conflict Palette [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro episode on MPU - Dr. Drang Fixing TextExpander prefixes - All this Claude Google Gemini ChatGPT Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Manage your apps with Sign in with Apple - Apple Support Use 1Password to sign in to sites with supported providers | 1Password Support Pixelmator Pro - Apple Michael Tsai - Blog - Bartender Acquired by Applause Group Bartender 6 Ice - Menu Bar Manager Ice 0.11.13-dev.2f-unofficial · jordanbaird/Ice Getting Started with Cowork | Claude Help Center Things - To-Do List App for Mac & iOS

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/248 http://relay.fm/focused/248 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. clean 3465 David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field GuidesUse coupon code FOCUSEDPFG for 10% off. Die Empty by Todd Henry How many career changes in a lifetime? | The University of Queensland Hero's Journey Overview | Wikipedia Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth | BillMoyers.com From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks The Library Community

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/248 http://relay.fm/focused/248 Seriously, A Heroic Journey 248 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. clean 3465 David & Mike discuss the Hero's Journey and how focus can help in your own epic quest. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field GuidesUse coupon code FOCUSEDPFG for 10% off. Die Empty by Todd Henry How many career changes in a lifetime? | The University of Queensland Hero's Journey Overview | Wikipedia Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth | BillMoyers.com From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks The Library Community

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/833 http://relay.fm/mpu/833 Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1 833 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. clean 5142 Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Intentional Book - Chris Bailey Focused #247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey - Relay Chris's "chamferred" MacBook Pro Fastmail Sanebox TextEdit - Wikipedia Wispr Flow WhisperType - Mac dictation app Bear - Markdown Notes Simplenote Soulver 3 - Notepad Calculator App for Mac, iPad & iPhone TripMode - Save data, browse faster F

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/833 http://relay.fm/mpu/833 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. clean 5142 Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Welcome - Chris Bailey Intentional Book - Chris Bailey Focused #247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey - Relay Chris's "chamferred" MacBook Pro Fastmail Sanebox TextEdit - Wikipedia Wispr Flow WhisperType - Mac dictation app Bear - Markdown Notes Simplenote Soulver 3 - Notepad Calculator App for Mac, iPad & iPhone TripMode - Save data, browse faster

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/832 http://relay.fm/mpu/832 All About Apple Weather 832 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. clean 4937 Subtitle: …and Apple Creator StudioAfter talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Essentials Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple Apple Creator Studio - Apple Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats | The Verge ‎The Apple Weather App - App Store Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version | The Verge Get Started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground Weather User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Check the weather on iPhone - Apple Support Check the weather on Apple Watch - Apple Support Manage weather notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Use Weather widgets on iPhone - Apple Support ForecastAdvisor CARROT Weather Mercury Weather

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/832 http://relay.fm/mpu/832 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. clean 4937 Subtitle: …and Apple Creator StudioAfter talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Essentials Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple Apple Creator Studio - Apple Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats | The Verge ‎The Apple Weather App - App Store Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version | The Verge Get Started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground Weather User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Check the weather on iPhone - Apple Support Check the weather on Apple Watch - Apple Support Manage weather notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Use Weather widgets on iPhone - Apple Support ForecastAdvisor CARROT Weather Mercury Weather

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/247 http://relay.fm/focused/247 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. clean 4179 Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused on YouTube Chris' website Intentional by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values Overcoming Procrastination (Chris' course) The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/247 http://relay.fm/focused/247 Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey 247 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. clean 4179 Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused on YouTube Chris' website Intentional by Chris Bailey Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values Overcoming Procrastination (Chris' course) The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/831 http://relay.fm/mpu/831 Revisiting Our Writing Workflows 831 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. clean 4731 From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Sparks' Newsletter DEVONthink Keep It GoodLinks Readwise Reader OmniOutliner - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay Grok Gleefully Makes Heinous Content, but Does Anyone With the Power to Change It Actually Care? - 512 Pixels Wispr Flow Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Tot Proofreading with the Claude API - Dr. Drang Grammarly Tot 2.0: A Thoughtful Extension of an Already Elegant Note-Taking App - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay iOS 26: Import and Export Markdown Files in Apple Notes - MacRumors Use Quick Notes on iPhone - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Markdown iA Writer Syntax Highlight – iA iTextEditors by Brett Terpstra Scrivener Ulysses Track changes in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15 Checking in on Podcast Notes – Six Colors Obsidian NotePlan Contextual Computing with Vision Pro: My Writing Cabin - MacSparky ProWritingAid MarsEdit 5 Marked - The Ultimate Markdown Preview and Converter Change a document's pa

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/831 http://relay.fm/mpu/831 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. clean 4731 From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David Sparks' Newsletter DEVONthink Keep It GoodLinks Readwise Reader OmniOutliner - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay Grok Gleefully Makes Heinous Content, but Does Anyone With the Power to Change It Actually Care? - 512 Pixels Wispr Flow Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Tot Proofreading with the Claude API - Dr. Drang Grammarly Tot 2.0: A Thoughtful Extension of an Already Elegant Note-Taking App - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay iOS 26: Import and Export Markdown Files in Apple Notes - MacRumors Use Quick Notes on iPhone - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Markdown iA Writer Syntax Highlight – iA iTextEditors by Brett Terpstra Scrivener Ulysses Track changes in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15 Checking in on Podcast Notes – Six Colors Obsidian NotePlan Contextual Computing with Vision Pro: My Writing Cabin - MacSparky ProWritingAid MarsEdit 5 Marked - The Ultimate Markdown Preview and Converter Change a

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications 830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/830 http://relay.fm/mpu/830 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. clean 5210 Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback How to turn Do Not Disturb on or off on your iPhone - Apple Support Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Allow or silence notifications for a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Turn on or schedule a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support Change notification settings on iPhone - Apple Support View and respond to notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence on iPhone - Apple Support Manage iPhone notifications and Live Activities on Mac - Apple Support Change notification settings on Apple Watch - Apple Support Government, Emergency, and Enhanced Safety Alerts on iPhone - Apple Support

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/246 http://relay.fm/focused/246 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. clean 4865 David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode The Practical PKM Cohort is Now Open! David's Newsletter Mike's Newsletter Building a Master Content Calendar in Obsidian with Bases Introduction to Obsidian Bases Mike's Video on moving from Dataview to Obsidian Bases Sublime Plotter Leather Binder Refills

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/246 http://relay.fm/focused/246 A Cleansing Palette of Joy 246 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. clean 4865 David & Mike reflect on everything that happened in 2025 and set their intentions for the new year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Gusto: Payroll, HR, Benefits. Simplified. Get 3 months free. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode The Practical PKM Cohort is Now Open! David's Newsletter Mike's Newsletter Building a Master Content Calendar in Obsidian with Bases Introduction to Obsidian Bases Mike's Video on moving from Dataview to Obsidian Bases Sublime Plotter Leather Binder Refills

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Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/829 http://relay.fm/mpu/829 Tech That Worked in 2025 829 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. clean 6175 With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayFinal call for 20% off an annual membership to MPU! Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way - MacRumors Four Mac Studios as an AI Cluster - YouTube The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories OmniFocus - The Omni Group The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - MacSparky iWork - Apple MacWhisper Voice Memos transcription on iPhone - Apple Support OmniFocus-MCP - GitHub Automating Project Creation with MCP and OmniFocus - MacSparky Labs on YouTube Elsewhen OpenAI Opens Up ChatGPT App Submissions to Developers - MacStories Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here's how to use it - 9to5Mac Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV as a home hub - Apple Support Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - Amazon iRobot files for bankruptcy | The Verge iRobot's bankruptcy isn't the end — it's a reboot, says CEO Gary Cohen | The Verge Best Robot Vacuum and Mops & Robot Mops - eufy US Mac Power Users #8

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/829 http://relay.fm/mpu/829 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. clean 6175 With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayFinal call for 20% off an annual membership to MPU! Four Winners and Losers of Apple's 2025 - 512 Pixels Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon - Apple Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way - MacRumors Four Mac Studios as an AI Cluster - YouTube The M3 Ultra Mac Studio for Local LLMs - MacStories OmniFocus - The Omni Group The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - MacSparky iWork - Apple MacWhisper Voice Memos transcription on iPhone - Apple Support OmniFocus-MCP - GitHub Automating Project Creation with MCP and OmniFocus - MacSparky Labs on YouTube Elsewhen OpenAI Opens Up ChatGPT App Submissions to Developers - MacStories Apple Music app now available on ChatGPT, here's how to use it - 9to5Mac Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV as a home hub - Apple Support Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 - Amazon iRobot files for bankruptcy | The Verge iRobot's bankruptcy isn't the end — it's a reboot, says CEO Gary Cohen | The Verge Best Robot Vacuum and Mops & Robot Mops - eufy US Ma

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/828 http://relay.fm/mpu/828 Revisiting Keyboard Maestro 828 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. clean 5335 David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback This week's episode on YouTube Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code "HEARTKM" for 20% until end of 2025. Give the Gift of Relay Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Wiki Keyboard Maestro Discourse Triggers - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboards - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Tokens - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Palettes - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Found Image - Keyboard Maestro Wiki KMLink | Elgato Marketplace Moom

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/828 http://relay.fm/mpu/828 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. clean 5335 David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback This week's episode on YouTube Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field GuidesUse code "HEARTKM" for 20% until end of 2025. Give the Gift of Relay Keyboard Maestro Keyboard Maestro Wiki Keyboard Maestro Discourse Triggers - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Actions - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboards - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Clipboard History Switcher - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Tokens - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Palettes - Keyboard Maestro Wiki Found Image - Keyboard Maestro Wiki KMLink | Elgato Marketplace Moom

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/245 http://relay.fm/focused/245 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. clean 4961 Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Patrick Rhone Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. YouTube video for this episode Patrick's website Enough by Patrick Rhone Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things Whoa to Wow BusyCal Pocket Briefcases | Levenger Analog™ | The original to-do system by Ugmonk Nanami Seven Seas Tomoe River Notebooks GTD Guided Mindsweep Patrick's Now page The Nathan Barry Show | How To Live a Meaningful Life Using Design ThinkingThe episode Mike mentions where the authors tell us to "stop shoulding ourselves." Trello ProWritingAid: The Storyteller's Toolkit YearCompass Excalidraw Obsidian plugin Sketch Your Mind Derek Sivers Hunter Gatherer 21C How to Beat ChatGPT by Nicholas Bate Daily MEDS by Nicholas Bate

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/245 http://relay.fm/focused/245 Fashionable & Functional, with Patrick Rhone 245 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. clean 4961 Patrick Rhone is back to talk about his love for calendars and why curiosity is essential if you want to become a knower of things. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: Patrick Rhone Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. YouTube video for this episode Patrick's website Enough by Patrick Rhone Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things Whoa to Wow BusyCal Pocket Briefcases | Levenger Analog™ | The original to-do system by Ugmonk Nanami Seven Seas Tomoe River Notebooks GTD Guided Mindsweep Patrick's Now page The Nathan Barry Show | How To Live a Meaningful Life Using Design ThinkingThe episode Mike mentions where the authors tell us to "stop shoulding ourselves." Trello ProWritingAid: The Storyteller's Toolkit YearCompass Excalidraw Obsidian plugin Sketch Your Mind Derek Sivers Hunter Gatherer 21C How to Beat ChatGPT by Nicholas Bate Daily MEDS by Nicholas Bate

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/827 http://relay.fm/mpu/827 Every Two Months or So 827 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. clean 5329 On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code mpu. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay YoLink Products - Longest Range, By Far! Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Mountain App - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Amazon.com: JOXIYECLTL 2032 Rechargeable Battery Battery Daddy Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support Review: Asus ProArt Display 6K - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: ARK Uno Charging Stand Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices - Amazon Anker Prime Charger 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - Amazon OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Field Notes Plotter Notebooks GoodTask InstaRemind | Quickly create Apple Reminders Day One to Journal Importer Shortcut for iOS & macOS 26 : r/appleJournalNote: I did not have great luck with this Shortcut —Stephen Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 Smart Dimmers & Fan Switches | Caséta by Lutron Eufy Outdoor Security Cameras Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support ‘EV Play' accessory promises to bring CarPlay and more to Rivian - 9to5Mac EV Play

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/827 http://relay.fm/mpu/827 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. clean 5329 On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month with code mpu. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay YoLink Products - Longest Range, By Far! Microsoft Surface Studio 2 Mountain App - Software - MPU Talk Keyboard Maestro Amazon.com: JOXIYECLTL 2032 Rechargeable Battery Battery Daddy Use HomePod or HomePod mini as an intercom - Apple Support Review: Asus ProArt Display 6K - 9to5Mac Amazon.com: ARK Uno Charging Stand Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices - Amazon Anker Prime Charger 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - Amazon OmniFocus - The Omni Group Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Field Notes Plotter Notebooks GoodTask InstaRemind | Quickly create Apple Reminders Day One to Journal Importer Shortcut for iOS & macOS 26 : r/appleJournalNote: I did not have great luck with this Shortcut —Stephen Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 Smart Dimmers & Fan Switches | Caséta by Lutron Eufy Outdoor Security Cameras Add your car key to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch - Apple Support ‘EV Play' accessory promises to bring CarPlay and more to Rivian - 9to5Mac

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/826 http://relay.fm/mpu/826 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2) 826 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. clean 8679 Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the EcosystemThe guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off through the end of the year! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you've gone Pro? – Six Colors Mac Power Users #822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman - Relay Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Set up eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone - Apple Support Use the Camera Control on iPhone - Apple Support Use and customize the Action button on iPhone - Apple Support What's new in iOS 26 - Apple Support ‎Widgetsmith - App Store Here's everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence - Apple John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini - MacRumors iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider - MacRumors Apple University - Wikipedia The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels TV & Home - Apple Apple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro - MacRumors No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue - MacRumors The Original Apple TV - Quinn Nelson on YouTube iCloud+ - Apple iCloud Plans - Apple Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple The future of Apple Fitness+ is 'under review' amid reorganization: report - 9to5Mac Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Android Quick Share can now work with iOS's AirDrop - Google

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/826 http://relay.fm/mpu/826 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. clean 8679 Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the EcosystemThe guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off through the end of the year! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Mac Power Users #825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) - Relay iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels iPhone Air review: Back to the future – Six Colors Report: iPhone Air 2 is delayed until 2027 so Apple can add a second camera to it - 9to5Mac iPhone 17 Pro review: Orange you glad you've gone Pro? – Six Colors Mac Power Users #822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman - Relay Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns - 9to5Mac Set up eSIM on iPhone - Apple Support Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhone - Apple Support Use the Camera Control on iPhone - Apple Support Use and customize the Action button on iPhone - Apple Support What's new in iOS 26 - Apple Support ‎Widgetsmith - App Store Here's everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26 - 9to5Mac CarPlay's Messages App for iOS 26 is Bad - 512 Pixels So, Three Things - 512 Pixels Apple Intelligence - Apple John Giannandrea to retire from Apple - Apple Apple's New Siri Will Be Powered By Google Gemini - MacRumors iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels iOS 26.2 Lock Screen Gets Liquid Glass Slider - MacRumors Apple University - Wikipedia The iPhone Ultra - 512 Pixels TV & Home - Apple Apple TV+ to Apple TV Rebrand Now Official, Here's the New Intro - MacRumors No Ad Tier for Apple TV 'At This Time,' According to Eddy Cue - MacRumors The Original Apple TV - Quinn Nelson on YouTube iCloud+ - Apple iCloud Plans - Apple Entertainment - Services - Apple Apple One - Apple The future of Apple Fitness+ is 'under review' amid reorganization: report - 9to5Mac Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan - Apple Android Quick Share can now work with iOS's AirDrop - Google

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/244 http://relay.fm/focused/244 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. clean 4353 David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Focused YouTube channel Give the Gift of Relay The Focused Calendar Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Time Timer The Personal Retreat Planner The Blanc Media 8-Week Work Cycle with Sabbaticals Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Focused #232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers Focused #242: The Case for Analog 1911 KOP Ebonite Naginata-Togi Fountain Pen Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib | The Gentleman Stationer Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Review | The Pen Addict Why My Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pens Have Architect Grinds | Chicana Writes Ink Review #189: Robert Oster Bondi Blue | Mountain of Ink Rolls MS111 Mic Switch Latching or Momentary Microphone Mute Switch | Amazon Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/244 http://relay.fm/focused/244 You're Holding It Wrong 244 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. clean 4353 David & Mike catch up on listener feedback and discuss productivity myths, focus struggles, and their favorite episodes from the last year. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Focused YouTube channel Give the Gift of Relay The Focused Calendar Tiny Experiments by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Time Timer The Personal Retreat Planner The Blanc Media 8-Week Work Cycle with Sabbaticals Focused #239: How to Focus Like a Roman Emperor, with Donald J. Robertson Focused #225: Tiny Experiments, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff Focused #232: Useful Not True, with Derek Sivers Focused #242: The Case for Analog 1911 KOP Ebonite Naginata-Togi Fountain Pen Pen Review: Pilot Custom Heritage 912 with PO Nib | The Gentleman Stationer Diamine Writer's Blood Ink Review | The Pen Addict Why My Platinum Century 3776 Fountain Pens Have Architect Grinds | Chicana Writes Ink Review #189: Robert Oster Bondi Blue | Mountain of Ink Rolls MS111 Mic Switch Latching or Momentary Microphone Mute Switch | Amazon Toxic Grit by Amanda Goetz

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/825 http://relay.fm/mpu/825 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) 825 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. clean 7717 Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio ProductsThis week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 25% off this Black Friday. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users - YouTube Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off until December 31! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: 'Boring Is What We Wanted' About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia The Great iMac Realignment - 512 Pixels Apple Says There Won't Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon - MacRumors Docks and Hubs – CalDigit US Shop Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) | MacSparky Field Guides Game Porting Toolkit - Games - Apple Developer macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs - Engadget Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow - MacRumors Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - Apple Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support Apple Confirms Vision Pro is Not Eligible for Trade-In - MacRumors Marco Arment: "It's time to uncheck this box..." - Mastodon Logitech International - I

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/825 http://relay.fm/mpu/825 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. clean 7717 Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio ProductsThis week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 25% off this Black Friday. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users - YouTube Give the Gift of RelayAll annual plans are 20% off until December 31! Mac Power Users #824: Life After iPadOS 26 - Relay Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels Daring Fireball: 'Boring Is What We Wanted' About that A18 Pro MacBook rumor… – Six Colors 12-inch MacBook - Wikipedia The Great iMac Realignment - 512 Pixels Apple Says There Won't Be a 27-Inch iMac With Apple Silicon - MacRumors Docks and Hubs – CalDigit US Shop Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) | MacSparky Field Guides Game Porting Toolkit - Games - Apple Developer macOS Tahoe is the end of the line for Intel Macs - Engadget Apple Users Are Keeping Their Devices for Longer as Upgrades Slow - MacRumors Apple introduces Apple Watch SE 3 - Apple Change your Apple Watch band - Apple Support Apple Watch faces and their features - Apple Support Apple Confirms Vision Pro is Not Eligible for Trade-In - MacRumors Marco Arment: "It's time to uncheck this box..." - Mastodon Logitech I

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/824 http://relay.fm/mpu/824 Life After iPadOS 26 824 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. clean 4542 iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay Mac Power Users - YouTube Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Turn Windowed Apps on or off on your iPad - Apple Support Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support Organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View - 9to5Mac Record audio and video on iPad - Apple Support Get started with Pr

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/824 http://relay.fm/mpu/824 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. clean 4542 iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. KRCS: Apple Premium Reseller. Get free next-working-day delivery. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay Mac Power Users - YouTube Thoughts on iPadOS 26: Hello, It's Good to Be Back - MacStories iPadOS 26 - Apple iPad Keyboards - Apple Apple Pencil - Apple Turn Windowed Apps on or off on your iPad - Apple Support Work with multiple windows at once on iPad - Apple Support Organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad - Apple Support iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View - 9to5Mac Record audio and video on iPad - Apple Support Get

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/823 http://relay.fm/mpu/823 The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 823 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. clean 5140 The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver: Notepad, meet calculator. Enjoy a free 30-day no-commitment trial. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Give the Gift of Relay - 20% off all annual memberships Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 Llama on Goodlett : r/memphis iPad mini - Apple HomePod mini - Apple Amazon.com: Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone with USB-C Plug 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max - Apple Apple in China - by Patrick McGee Prompter | All-in-one Teleprompter | Elgato Camera Compatibility Check — Elgato Prompter | Elgato Stream Deck | Elgato Insta360 Link - The AI-powered 4K webcam MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech The Logitech MX Master 4 - 512 Pixels Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Wireless Mouse AirTag - Apple Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Insta360 X5 - Flagship 8K 360º Action Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 series - Wikipedia Bambu Labs Original Prusa MK4S Ugmonk Focused #204: Analog Productivity, with Jeff Sheldon - Relay Field Notes Keepbook – Studio Neat Field Notes | American Tradesman Memo Book 3-Pack Field Notes | National Parks BeaverCraft Ladle Carving Set - Lee Valley Tools Benchmade Custom Knives Leatherman ARC Multi-tools Mac Power Users #788: Travel Tech - Relay Packing Cube | Peak Design Official Site Roller Pro | Peak Design Official Site Amazon.com: Battery Daddy Storage & Organizer Case Toyo Toolbox

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/822 http://relay.fm/mpu/822 iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman 822 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. clean 5151 Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Guest Starring: Tyler Stalman Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ania & Tyler Stalman Instagram - Tyler Stalman The Stalman Podcast iPhone 17: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube iPhone Air: A Photographer's Review - Tyler on YouTube What's on my iPhone 17 Pro: Photographer's Edition - Tyler on YouTube Apple Built a Custom Camera With iPhone Parts for 'F1: The Movie' - MacRumors Olivia Rodrigo - get him back! (Official Video; Shot on iPhone) - YouTube iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 vs iPhone Air - Apple Blackmagic Camera for iPhone About Apple ProRAW - Apple Support ‎Final Cut Camera App - App Store ‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera App - App Store ‎Kino - Pro Video Camera App - App Store Stalman LUTs & Presets for iPhone Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI Edit audio on iPhone - Apple Support Stalman iPhone Clamp for Tripods | Kondor Blue Final Cut Pro for Mac - Apple DaVinci Resolve | Blackmagic Design Adobe Premiere AirTag - Apple Amazon.com: Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Extended Battery Case

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/821 http://relay.fm/mpu/821 Developer Roundtable 2025 821 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. clean 6104 Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Guest Starring: James Thomson, Charlie Chapman, and Casey Liss Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Expert) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Mac Power Users #820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide - Relay Casey's Blog Callsheet Casey's Other Apps Accidental Tech Podcast RevenueCat Dark Noise Framous Launched Podcast TLA Systems PCalc Dice by PCalc Daring Fireball: Something Is Rotten in the State of Cupertino David Smith, Independent iOS Developer Supercharge your step tracking - Pedometer++ Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design - Apple iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels Apple Unveils iOS 7 - Apple Living with iOS 7 - MacStories Apple's Developer Website On Apple's Piss-Poor Documentation — Liss is More Documentation | RevenueCat Apple Highlights Apps Using Its Foundation Models Framework - MacStories The Majority AI View - Anil Dash How Do I Start Programming? — Liss is More

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/820 http://relay.fm/mpu/820 The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide 820 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. clean 4876 David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Hookmark: Links beat searching. Get 30% off with code macpowerusers Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get one month free. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Pro) Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide (Essentials) Focused #154: Building a Second Brain, with Tiago Forte - Relay Building a Second Brain M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories M5 MacBook Pro review: The ultimate computer? – Six Colors M5 Vision Pro, Dual Kit Band, PSVR2 controller review: Apple's experiment continues – Six Colors Discontinued M2 Vision Pro Not Available for Trade-In - MacRumors Two New Accessories for Visio

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/819 http://relay.fm/mpu/819 The User Interface at 60 MPH 819 David Sparks and Stephen Hackett The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. clean 5203 The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback iPhone Heir to the Throne - 512 Pixels About fast charge on Apple Watch - Apple Support Use the Hearing Aid feature on your AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3 - Apple Support Meetion Ergonomic Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard - Amazon Hearing Loss and the Dementia Connection | Johns Hopkins Mac Power Users #522: iCloud Family Sharing - Relay Family Sharing - Apple How Family Sharing Works - Apple Support Approve What Kids Buy With Ask to Buy - Apple Support The Anxious Generation Mac Power Users #818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang - Relay Proofreading with ChatGPT - All this Grammarly to Acquire Superhuman | Grammarly Blog Rivian Support - Headlight Aiming Recall Rivian Reportedly Partnering with Google Gemini for Upcoming AI Voice Assistant Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs | The Verge Share your estimated time of arrival in Maps on iPhone - Apple Support CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today - Apple SLATE Auto Kanto ORA4 Powered Reference Speakers - Amazon Kanto SUB8VMW Sealed Powered Subwoofer - Amazon My Gear - 512 Pixels MX Master 4 Wireless Mouse | Logitech