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).…
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Mac Power Users 839: David Pogue
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…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 838: iPhone Setup Showdown
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…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 837: Menu Bar Mayhem
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…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 836: Welcome, Stephen
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…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 835: Farewell, Stephen
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…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 834: I Am the Tardis
Stephen starts this episode of Mac Power Users with an announcement, then we revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, we attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible, something we aren’t great at doing. This episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1
On this episode of Mac Power Users, 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. This episode of Mac…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 832: All About Apple Weather
After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with me after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. Join us on Mac Power Users. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again.…
Listen & read notes →Mac Power Users 831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how we get the words…
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