Mac Power Users

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.

Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.

Educator and Apple Enthusiast Barrett Mosbacker joins to share his favorite apps and workflows and discuss how Apple is doing in education.

Stephen Millard joins to talk about some of his favorite Mac Apps and the role of automation.

Glenn Fleishman, freelance journalist, book author, editor, and comics and type historian, joins to share what he's up to and some of his favorite workflows.

Stephen and David talk about Apple's new hardware, then take a tour of macOS Sequoia, iOS and iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11.

William Gallagher, a British television writer and educator joins David to share his favorite Mac hardware and workflows.

Apple's September event brought new iPhones, updated AirPods, and a revised Apple Watch line. Stephen and David sort through the news and share their thoughts.

Matt Cassinelli joins the show to discuss his background with Workflow and Apple and how it led to him becoming the "Shortcuts Guy." The group then discusses Apple's automation tools across its platforms, and how those tools have extended to the web.

David and Stephen take inventory of what software and services they're using in their content businesses, and how they work with their respective teams across multiple time zones and platforms.

Marco Arment joins to discuss his podcast app for iOS, Overcast, which just received a major rewrite for its 10th anniversary. David and Stephen talk to Marco about that project, how he thinks through user feedback, and Apple's annual release cycle.

Apple Intelligence recently entered beta. David and Stephen have spent time with the features currently available on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. These include writing tools, summarization Mail and Messages, and a new Focus Mode.

On this episode, David and Stephen explore four great applications for macOS users.

David Roth joins David and Stephen to cover NotePlan, an application that combines tasks, events, and notes in some really interesting ways. They discuss how to be more productive using its unique features, and compare it with some other applications.

David is launching a scholarship program with the Productivity Field Guide, Stephen bought a new e-reader, and they both have spent some time in their Inboxes to bring feedback to the show this week.

Damien Schreurs joins the program to talk to Stephen and David about what makes a good password, the deal with passkeys, and Apple's upcoming Passwords application.

David and Stephen share some of their favorite accessories that help extend their Apple devices and maximize their usefulness.

Stephen and David are joined by Sigmund Judge to discuss Apple TV hardware, tvOS, Apple TV+ content, and more.