The Mac Chimes of Death
Speaking of the Mac Power Users, if you've ever wondered why Stephen Hackett was the obvious choice as co-host for the Mac Power Users, look no further than this post.
Mac Power Users 584: Everything Fades to Black
It's feedback time, so Stephen and I are answering listener email on this episode of Mac Power Users. We’re also talking about iOS apps running on Apple silicon Macs and preparing your tech for the afterlife.
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Mac Power Users 582: Radio and Podcasts and Books, Oh My ... with Shelly Brisbin
Shelly Brisbin returns on the latest Mac Power Users to explain how she applies power user workflows to working across multiple mediums throughout a normal work week.
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Mac Power Users 581: “Work” Flows with Stephen and David
On the latest episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss our work beyond MPU and what workflows and tools we use to keep things running smoothly in our small businesses.
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Mac Power Users 580: Twenty Years of OS X
After several years of development, Apple launched Mac OS X to the world in March 2001. The new operating system was vastly different than what it replaced, and ushered in a new era for Apple. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I reflect on two decades of our beloved macOS.
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Mac Power Users 579: 30 Mac Apps for Under $30
The ecosystem of Mac apps is small compared to what's available for iOS and iPadOS. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about some real gems out there that make working on macOS more productive.
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Mac Power Users 578: Notion, with August Bradley
Stephen and I are joined by August Bradley, an expert in Notion. We discuss the features of the app, as well as its pros and cons. Bradley then explains Systems Thinking and runs through some favorite apps and services.
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Mac Power Users 577: Workflows with Shahid Kamal Ahmad
Shahid Kamal Ahmad drops by Mac Power Users to tell Stephen and me about his ever-growing displays, game development on the Mac, and creating music with a computer.
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Mac Power Users 576: No Judgment Here
In this feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit dictation, UUIDs, FileVault, and the longevity of recent Mac hardware. Then, I talk about a new computer in my life, and Stephen reworks his home screen.
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Mac Power Users 575: Talking Parity with John Siracusa
John Siracusa joins Stephen and me on the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about the 2019 Mac Pro and what Apple silicon may mean for pro users. Then, John talks about his pair of Mac apps and what he wants out of the future of macOS.
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Mac Power Users 574: Calendars, Contacts, and Tasks
Stephen and I get back to basics on this episode of Mac Power Users. Check out how calendars, contacts, and tasks can be effectively managed across a range of devices and apps.
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Mac Power Users 573: Rosemary Orchard Returns
The Queen of Automation drops by the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about her current gear and use of Plex, as well as how she is using HomeKit and managing files.
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Mac Power Users 572: iPhone & iPad Tips
As the iPhone and iPad have become more full-featured, the software that runs them has gotten more complex and powerful. On the latest episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I run though a whole bunch of our favorite ways to get more out of these devices.
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Mac Power Users 571: Catching up with Jeff Richardson
Writer and lawyer Jeff Richardson returns to Mac Power Users to update Stephen and me on how he's working at a 12.9-inch iPad Pro most of the time, even when needing to use Windows.
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Mac Power Users 570: Mac Security
From the beginning, Mac OS X was designed with security and privacy in mind. But over the years, Apple has worked to make both the Mac's software and hardware even more so. In this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I cover what's what when it comes to Mac security.
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Mac Power Users 568: Looking Toward 2021
At the end of an unprecedented year, Stephen and I take some time to reflect on what it’s meant for an Apple user, and what we’d like to see out of 2021 in terms of tech. Click here for the latest episode of Mac Power Users.
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Mac Power Users 567: The M1 Honeymoon Continues
In this feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit bookmarks and Mail, M1 Macs and 32-bit apps, note taking and keyboards.
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Mac Power Users 566: Paperless Strikes Back
Stephen and I talk through paperless tools, apps, and workflows in 2020 on this episode of Mac Power Users. Also, you may have heard this already, I released my new Paperless Field Guide.
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Mac Power Users 565: The 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
If you're shopping for a nerd in your life, Stephen I are here to help, on this episode of Mac Power Users.
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Mac Power Users 564: Taking Pictures and Enriching Lives with Austin Mann
Stephen and I talk with photographer Austin Mann on the latest episode of Mac Power Users about his work and his annual iPhone camera reviews.
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