On this episode of Mac Power Users, David and Stephen welcome back their old friend Patrick Rhone after far too long. Patrick is a writer, an Apple consultant, the author of Enough, and the guy who taught David how to dress like a grownup.…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and David compare notes on their Apple smart home setups and cover what you need to know to build one yourself. They get into the weeds on Matter, Thread, HomeKit Secure Video, smart locks, and which…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I dig into the feedback bag. We cover everything from Stephen’s secret Cloudflare image-hosting shortcut to the great Raycast vs. Spotlight vs. Alfred debate, Stream Deck setups (and whether that new XL is too much…

This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I go deep on the robot assistant system I’ve been building with Claude Cowork. We cover the whole journey — from why chatbots never quite delivered on their productivity promises to the combination of skill files,…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and David take on the Finder. They compare their wildly different file management philosophies, dig into Finder toolbar customization, extensions, Quick Actions, and the apps that make file management actually enjoyable (or at least less painful).…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I sit down with the one and only David Pogue to talk about his massive new book, Apple: The First 50 Years, his career path from musical theater to tech journalism, and his current tech…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I break down our entire iPhone setups including Home Screens, widgets, Focus Modes, Control Center, Action Button, and more! Stephen may have inspired me on this one. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back…

Join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users as we go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing our contrasting philosophies and walk through our favorites. We also explore how macOS 26’s multiple Control Centers are changing the game. This episode…

On this episode of Mac Power Users, I officially welcome Stephen Robles 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…

Stephen and I 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 my new cohost. This episode of Mac…