Mac Power Users

839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue

Author and broadcaster David Pogue joins the Mac Power Users to talk about his new book, 50 Years of Apple, and his tech stack. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Things: A fresh new look for OS 26. Download a FREE trial for your Mac. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: David Pogue 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 Apple: The First 50 Years David Pogue.com Home - CHM Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Bear - Markdown Notes Keyboard Maestro 11.0.4: Work Faster with Macros for macOS Free AI Voice Generator & Voice Agents Platform | ElevenLabs ChatGPT Her - Wikipedia Apple Vision Pro - Apple MacBook Pro - Apple

838: iPhone Setup Showdown

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 Whisper Memos

837: Menu Bar Mayhem

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 GALLEON 100 SD Keyboard

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! 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 Movie, with David Metzger

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. 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 #464: Stephen... Who? - Relay