Mac Power Users

Episode 836: Welcome, Stephen

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!

http://relay.fm/mpu/836

Episode 835: Farewell, Stephen

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/835

Episode 834: I Am The Tardis

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/834

Episode 833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/833

Episode 832: All About Apple Weather

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/832

Episode 831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/831

Episode 830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications

Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control.

http://relay.fm/mpu/830

Episode 829: Tech That Worked in 2025

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/829

Episode 828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro

David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more.

http://relay.fm/mpu/828

Episode 827: Every Two Months or So

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more.

http://relay.fm/mpu/827

Episode 826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2)

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/826

Episode 825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/825

Episode 824: Life After iPadOS 26

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/824

Episode 823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/823

Episode 822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/822

Episode 821: Developer Roundtable 2025

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/821

Episode 820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/820

Episode 819: The User Interface at 60 MPH

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/819

Episode 818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/818

Episode 817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26

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.

http://relay.fm/mpu/817