At the heart of the macOS experience is Finder, which Stephen and I are talking about on the latest episode of Mac Power Users. It’s part file manager, part search tool and a whole lot more. Its smiling blue icon boasts many features, and third-party developers have written tools to make it even more powerful for those users who need more.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

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Michael Hyatt joins Stephen and me on the latest episode of Mac Power Users to talk about how to get your life together and find a little focus to nerdy Keyboard Maestro scripts. 

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• MOO: Custom business printing and design. Use promo code PRINT15 for 15% off.

• SaneBox: Stop drowning in email!

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Over a year ago, long-time Apple blogger Rene Ritchie launched Vector, a daily YouTube show covering the world of Apple and tech. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I catch up with Rene. We talk about his video workflows, YouTube as a platform, and the future of the Mac and iOS.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. 

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.

• Direct Mail: Create and send great looking email newsletters with Direct Mail, an easy-to-use email marketing app designed exclusively for the Mac.

Journaling can be an excellent way to collect your thoughts and reflect on the events of the day. Join us on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users as Stephen and I talk about how the journal app Day One makes it easy to do so with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and more.

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• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

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Jakob Haq, a musician and YouTuber from Sweden who creates, edits, and publishes all of his content with his iPhone and iPad, joins us on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 

• Bombas: The most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Use this link for 20% off.

• Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.

We talk through the ups and downs of the Mac App Store and share some of the hidden gems we have found there over the years on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users. Then, Stephen and I recap Apple’s recent media event after being interrupted by Mother Nature in the Sparks’ yard.

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• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• Gazelle: Sell your iPhone for cash at Gazelle! 

• Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

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On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I work our way through some feedback, Stephen has feelings about his Apple Watch, and I have switched notes apps … again.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

• Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

When thinking about replacing your notebook with an iPad, there are a lot of factors to consider. On this week’s episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk through the hardware and software that can make — or break — this experience.

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• SaneBox: Stop drowning in email!

• TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

• eero: Never think about WiFi again. Get $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and a year of eero Plus.

• Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

Shawn Blanc returns on this week’s episode of Mac Power Users to talk about his move to the iPad Pro and how he manages the growing team behind projects such as the Sweet Setup and the Focus Course.

This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by:

• 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don’t have to worry about that anymore. 

• The Omni Group: We’re passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. 

• Luna Display: The only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless display for your Mac. Use promo code POWER at checkout for 10% off.

• Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code MPU at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.

This week’s episode of Mac Power Users is live from Chicago. Stephen and I thaw out long enough to talk to a couple of very special guests about the MacBook Air and the friction between analog and digital tools. We also answer some listener questions.

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• TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile.

• Hover: Extensions for anything you’re passionate about. Grab a .ME domain for $9.99.

• CleanMyMac X: Your Mac. As good as new.