Mac Power Users

Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one of them.

From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile counterparts.

iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. This week, the guys talk through these changes and share impressions of Apple's latest iPhones, AirPods, and Watches.

While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025.

Just hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware.

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more.

Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology.

Apple has been in the education market for decades, and over that time, Apple's position and offerings have significantly changed. This week, educator Steven Benner joins the show to talk about how his school district is using Apple gear in the classroom.

Brian Webster is the developer behind Fat Cat Software, home of PowerPhotos. The Mac app gives users a wide range of extra controls and tools to manage their Photos library. This week, he chats with Stephen and David about the app and its features.

Kagi is a search engine and browser company offering an alternative to products offered by the tech giants. This week, its CEO Vladimir Prelovac talks with David and Stephen about what Kagi offers its customers.

Simon Støvring is the developer behind some fantastic apps, including Runestone, Scriptable, Jayson, and Data Jar. This week, he joins the guys to talk about how he works on these apps, his use of Apple's default apps, and how he's thinking about iOS 26.

Federico joins the show to talk to David and Stephen about his Apple gear, iPadOS 26, running MacStories, and how AI is changing automation tools.

Stephen's unavailable this week, so Rosemary Orchard returns to the show to check in on the new Shortcuts Updates and Rose's new medication tracking app, Capsule.

On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics.

Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC.

David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall.

Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate.

Apple's 2025 WWDC was jam-packed, from a new design system across its operating systems to updated iPad multitasking, a plethora of updates to apps like Messages and Phone, and new features for CarPlay. David and Stephen break it all down.

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about laminated windows, NAS options, scanning papers, email services, apps that work with Notes, work phones, and a lot more.

Jason Snell has been covering Apple since all the Macs it shipped were beige boxes. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the company’s range of legal and technological issues that seem to be adding up rapidly.

David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell.

Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion.

Known as an app launcher and Spotlight replacement, Alfred can supercharge a wide range of tasks across macOS. This week, the guys discuss David's new Field Guide covering Alfred and their use of the application.

With rumors — and complaints — swirling about the state of the iPad and iPadOS, David and Stephen take some time to talk about their usage of the platform and share where they think Apple should take its tablet next.

YouTuber and podcaster Chris Lawley joins the show to talk to Stephen and David about how the Mac has replaced the iPad as his primary computer.

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit iCloud.com access and Advanced Data Protection, both make confessions about recent setup changes, and answer a bunch of listener questions.

Kim Caloca-Madden joins the show to talk with the guys about her online business supporting other entrepreneurs and companies, and how automation and AI make her more efficient at her tasks.

iCloud is the glue that holds much of the Apple ecosystem together, syncing data and content between devices. This week, the guys walk through what is possible by using the iCloud website, including data recovery tools, account settings, and more.

David Pierce is Editor-at-Large at The Verge. This week, he talks with Stephen and David about the hardware and software he relies on for work, the overall state of Apple in 2025, and his complicated feelings about his new SodaStream.

Author Matt Gemmell joins Stephen and David to talk about using an iPad as his only computer for eight and a half years and why he recently switched back to the Mac.

All aboard! David and Stephen talk about the tech, bags, and planning that go into their travel.

It's been a while, so Stephen and David share what is in their Macs' menu bars, touching on some all-time great macOS apps.

John Soliman returns to the show to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar's "Win or Lose," and discuss video transcoding.

Stephen and David talk about failed purchase migrations, talk more about notifications, experience the power of old-school blogging, and discuss something new in the Sparks driveway.

Michael Hyatt returns to talk with Stephen and David about the various tools in ChatGPT, including the ability to build custom GPTs. Michael also shares some of his other favorite AI-powered tools and some of his concerns about the future of AI.

🚨 Breaking News: On this episode, David and Stephen dive into Apple's vast sea of notification settings. They also cover best practices and where Apple has gotten things wrong. Open this alert to hear more! 🚨

Stephen and David have been using Apple's AI features since they showed up in betas last year. Today, they share their findings and talk about what's worth your time — and what's not — when it comes to Apple Intelligence.

David has updated the Productivity Field Guide for 2025. This week, he and Stephen discuss what's new in the course, what changes he has made to his various production workflows, and more.

Our iPhones are always with us, making the Home Screen very valuable real estate in our lives. This week, the guys share their home screens and Focus modes and how their devices help keep them on track.

In this feedback episode, the guys discuss AI-powered dictation solutions, the safety features built into many Apple products, and some listener feedback.

With the new year here, David and Stephen discuss the task managers they tried in 2024, and what they are currently using to get things done at work and beyond.

The guys reflect on their college Macs and how influential they would end up being on each of them.

Stephen and David reflect on some of the hardware and software that served them well over the last year.

Many people have more PDFs and files than they'd like. This week, David and Stephen explore two great applications that make managing files more straightforward and efficient.

It's that time of year again: when relatives come to the family get-together armed with tech questions. On this episode, David and Stephen tackle some of the most common issues asked around the dinner table.

Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.

This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour through Apple's products, talking about hardware and software, and their feelings about both.

On this feedback episode, David and Stephen talk about the M4 family of Macs, their RSS setups, and recent updates to some of their favorite apps. Then they discuss some listener feedback and their home networks.

Stephen is back from his sabbatical and joins David just in time for some holiday shopping.

This week Vision Pro power user Alex Cox explains how it's going using the Apple Vision Pro to get work done.