Mac Power Users

Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann 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 Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin on Movies on the Side Pastebot 3 is Out Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life

Merlin Mann

Host

Back to Work5by5Relay FM43 FoldersMerlin Mann

David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 MPU on YouTube Tech Folio Laptop Backpack | USA Made | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Messenger Bag | USA Made | WaterField Designs Anker USB-C Hub Adapter (7-in-1) MOFT Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro 11-inch Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet (8-in-1) Chipolo CARD Tracking Card Pro - Stellar Orange MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand ESR Geo MagSafe Wallet Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Battery Compact Satechi FindAll Smart Glasses Case Anker Nano Charging Station ARK Uno Solid Wood MagSafe Stand Belkin MagSafe Charger 3-in-1 Charging Station KU XIU Qi2.2 Magnetic Wireless Charger Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable Anker 140W 4-Port GaN MacBook Charger Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station $3,000 Kaleidescape Movie Box - YouTube UniFi Travel Router Jackery Solar Generator 300 Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Trackables – Health Tracker App Outlet Shelf Wall Holder Denon AVR-S970H AV Receiver elago R5 Locator Case X2 Sofabaton Universal Remote Strato E Movie Player Lamicall MagSafe Tripod Stand Nillkin MagSafe Wall Mount Shower Phone Holder cobcobb Magnetic AirPods Strap UGREEN Magnetic Wireless USB-C to HDMI Adapter Here's the problem with Meta Glasses - YouTube Plaud.ai Spigen MagSafe Wallet Pouch Organizer TRMNL | ePaper dashboard to stay focused The Task Knife | Grovemade Leatherman ARC Multi-tool SnapFresh Cordless Electric Scissors Freewrite Signature Edition reMarkable Paper Tablet Why I'm (sort of) not worried about AI - YouTube Analogue 3D Roller Pro Carry-On | Peak Design Tech Pouch | Peak Design

Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd 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 Ian Byrd's Website Wistia The E-Myth Revisited Tailscale Remotion Eve Dimmer Switch Linode Switchbot Bot Rechargeable Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control Switch SwitchBot Hub 2 Trickster Alfred Blink Shell Ghostty 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone Monologue BetterTouchTool Manta Sleep Mask Sound

Ian Byrd

Educator / Online Trainer

Byrdseed

A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 - MacRumors Maps to Uber Shortcut David and Daisy Photo - Original David and Daisy Photo - Extended Meta Glasses Photo Upcoming Movies to Reminders Shortcut Multi Stop Directions from Events Shortcut Plan Multi Stop Route Shortcut Find Dominant Color Shortcut Life Progress Wallpaper with Charty Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Doctor Drafts Flighty Pricing (2026) Lightsaber Wall This is what happens when a nerd gets a few nickels in his pocket. MetaGrid Pro, iPad Control Surface for Mac and Windows Apps Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Charty 2.0 – Create charts from Shortcuts You’re not ready for these iPhone Shortcuts - YouTube Introducing Circle Eclipse Black Meta Fury AI Glasses - Brown Gradient Lenses | Meta Store | Meta CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt Aqara Smart Lock U400 choclift Raycast Keyboard Maestro Monarch Money Alfred Pixelmator Pro Drafts Superwhisper Day One The Movie Database (TMDB) Uber Four Thousand Weeks CalDigit Element Hub Maestral Sparky's Lightsaber Holder Dropbox LM Studio Claude / Claude Cowork ChatGPT Google Gemini Perplexity Dithering MacStories MPU Talk forums relay.fm/mpu MPU 856 — Siri AI and the Beta Features Sara Dietschy Merlin Mann

David bought his MacBook Pro at the perfect time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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 Safari Describe Extensions macOS 27 - YouTube

Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci 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 WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. Federico Viticci on Mastodon Monologue | Effortless voice dictation so you can work 3x faster Mole for Mac — Free All-in-One Cleaner & Monitor | MacTools CleanShot X for Mac Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Termius - Modern SSH Client ‎Denim - Playlist Cover Maker App - App Store Shortcuts Playground (Viticci/MacStories) MacStories "Introducing Shortcuts Playground" Data Jar (Simon B. Støvring) Apple Frames (MacStories shortcut) Alfred CleanMyMac LM Studio DEVONthink Notion Todoist Things (Cultured Code) OmniFocus (Omni Group) Obsidian iA Writer Lettera (Shiny Frog / Bear team) Bear PushCut Plex Tailscale Screens (Edovia) Downie (Charlie Monroe) Transloader (Eternal Storms) Hazel (Noodlesoft) Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich) Backblaze Codex (OpenAI) Claude Code Apple MLX

Federico Viticci

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

MacStories

Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: All App Links 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 Cotypist Choclift Wispr Flow Sequel Callsheet Chapterize Forecast Bauhaus Clock Contextly Quick Notes NotePlan Bike Marked Permute Dropzone Menu Drop Bartender Amethyst TextSniper Inset TextSoap Indigo Framous Shareshot Parachute Readwise Reader Readwise Timery Timing RemCTL Craft Dictate Time Zones Shortcut

Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 macOS Features Wall of Text — Basic Apple Guy Shortcuts Just Changed Forever - YouTube Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more - Apple Bridget Photo - Original Bridget Photo - Extended Bridget Photo - Clean Up UniFi Travel Router Stephen Robles Primary Technology iJustine John Gruber (Daring Fireball) Joanna Stern (WSJ) Nilay Patel (The Verge) Bridget Carey (CNET) Andrew O'Hara (AppleInsider) Federico Viticci (MacStories) Mike Hurley (Relay FM) LM Studio DEVONthink Bear Fastmail Perplexity changedetection.io Pushcut Data Jar MPU 852 — Pre-WWDC with Myke Hurley

Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley 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 Designed in California: An Apple history podcast Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay The Rest Is History - Apple Podcasts Western Electric Phone - Version History YouTube Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame Skylight Calendar Max

Myke Hurley

Co-founder and Podcaster

Relay FM

David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 Robot Assistant Field Guide Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Robin Home HomePass for HomeKit & Matter HomeCam for HomeKit HomePaper for HomeKit Multi-State Sensor P100 – Aqara LLC Tailwind iQ3 Smart Garage Door Controller iSmartgate MINI THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Govee Smart Cordless Table Lamp Classic IKEA launches new smart home range with Matter 5 Smart Home Upgrades I Should've Done Sooner - YouTube Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 WITHINGS Body Smart Scale Immich Spokenly Introducing Shortcuts Playground - MacStories AI Built These Shortcuts - YouTube Stream Deck + XL | Elgato Prompter XL | Elgato MPU Timestamp Shortcut Audio Hijack Script Canisteo Motorized Blinds Roller Shade TRMNL | ePaper Dashboard DEVONthink 4.3 Herschel Menuwhere · Many Tricks Short Run — Sindre Sorhus DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo DJI Mic 3 Bundle Shure MV7+ KU XIU Qi2.2 25W Magnetic Wireless Charger Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station StealthTech Living Room Sound System | Lovesac Pixelmator Pro MacWhisper Fastmail MCP Server Superhuman DEVONthink TRMNL X Supercharge Elgato Stream Deck Elgato Key Light Air BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro Audio Hijack Bear Backblaze Parachute Carbon Copy Cloner Tailscale Snazzy Labs Hollyland Lark Wireless Mics Ulanzi RODECaster Pro 2 Mac Power Users

Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. 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 ATP 683: I Didn’t Want to Melt My Rug — ATP Overcast App Accidental Data Centre : r/overcast Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars I Tested 12 Podcast Apps… Here’s the Best One - YouTube Backblaze no longer backing up cloud-based files Fat Cat Software Buy Bambu Lab X2D Gridfinity Generator | Interactive tool Tinkercad Onshape | Product Development Platform Shapr3D: 3D Modeling software | Windows & Mac & iPad 3D Printer Warehouse "Dental" Filament

Marco Arment

Developer

OvercastInstapaper

David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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 MPU on YouTube David's Oldest Digital Photo Stephen's Moody Trumpet Photo Stephen's Dad - Fujifilm Camera Stephen and Whitney in College Backblaze no longer backing up - MPU Talk Gemini 2: top duplicate file finder PowerPhotos - Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicate photos, and more ‎Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe App - App Store ‎AI Cleaner: Clean Up Storage App - App Store How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library Widgetsmith - One app; endless home screens Slideshows Maker for Mac and iPad - FotoMagico Parachute Backup - Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos Synology Inc. SuperDuper! Carbon Copy Cloner: macOS Backup Software - Bombich Software Mimeo Photos Custom Photo Book Maker ‎PhotoScan by Google Photos App - App Store FastFoto High-Speed Photo Scanning System | Epson US ScanMyPhotos.com The Best Photo, Video, Audio Conversion Company | EverPresent VHS to Digital Converter How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - Margareta Magnusson ‎MacFamilyTree 11 App - App Store Eve Aqua Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise Travel Photographer - Austin Mann Password Manager for Personal & Family Security | 1Password Legacybox® — Digitize Home Movies, Photos, Slides & More Digital Conversion Services – Photo, Movies, & More | DiJiFi Photomyne: Save & Cherish Family Memories Forever Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner | Products | Epson US Request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Photo organizing software for Mac, Windows, Android, iOS Dropbox.com Google Photos: Edit, Organize, Search, and Backup Your Photos Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Pixelmator Pro - Apple Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI United States Sony Alpha 7C II – Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera | Black | ILCE-7CM2/B Save Screenshots and Delete Shortcut

Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, Kindle vs Kobo, plus libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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. 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 Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Shop all Kindle | Amazon Kobo Sage | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States Libby - Library hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks GitHub - crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader: Firmware for the Xteink X4 e-paper display reader · GitHub Daylight | A More Caring Computer calibre - E-book management Goodreads | Meet your next favorite book The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Apple in China | Book by Patrick McGee | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Rethinking RSS, newsletters, and how I read every morning – Six Colors Stephen Robles: "My AI Voice" - Mastodon

Jason Snell

Journalist and Podcaster

Six ColorsMacworld

David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 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 MPU on YouTube Claude.ai Google Gemini ChatGPT Perplexity Dia Browser | AI Chat With Your Tabs Comet Browser: a Personal AI Assistant Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Whisper Memos - AI voice recorder app for iPhone & Apple Watch ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini Comparison Mastodon Post 🎙️ MacWhisper Transcriptionist for Mac and iOS The Master Engineer Taking Over Apple (and Why It Matters) - YouTube Apple Home Devices - Stephen's Website Made by Claude OWC Envoy Pro FX SaneBox | Dashboard Cloudflare Platformer Six Colors – Apple, technology, and other stuff Gling - AI Video Editing Software for YouTube Free AI Voice Generator & Voice Agents Platform | ElevenLabs ‎Coffee Finder by Beardfm App - App Store coffee finder ‎The No List App - App Store Kagi Search Marvin the Paranoid Android - Wikipedia

After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 Shortcuts University | Stephen Robles John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Community Letter from Tim - Apple The Future of Apple Starts Now - Stephen's YouTube Interview with Apple's John Ternus and Joz | Tom's Guide David's Watch Face 1 David's Watch Face 2 David's Watch Face 3 David's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 1 Stephen's Watch Face 2 Stephen's Watch Face 3 Stephen's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 5 Stephen's Band Collection Apple Watch Band Tray - AppleUnsold ‎Foodnoms App - App Store ‎AnyList: Grocery Shopping List App - App Store ‎HomePass for HomeKit & Matter App - App Store ‎Bear - Markdown Notes App - App Store ‎Quick Notes - Capture App - App Store ‎Overcast: Podcast App App - App Store ‎Teleprompter Pro App - App Store ‎Drafts App - App Store ‎Fantastical Calendar App - App Store ‎Whisper Memos - Speech to text App - App Store WHOOP | Unlock Human Performance & Healthspan

Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Patrick Rhone 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 MPU 845 on YouTube Patrick Rhone – Master Generalist enough – Patrick Rhone Minimal Mac | iPad First Impressions The Dash/Plus System – Rhoneisms I Deleted My Second Brain | Medium Patrick Rhone (@patrickrhone) • Instagram photos and videos Certified Refurbished Products - Apple The Light Phone | The Light Phone The Minimal Company | Live More, Scroll Less. Brick — Take Back Control of Your Screen Time – Brick LLC Calendar App for Mac and iPhone with Tasks and Smart Filters | BusyCal | BusyCal & BusyContacts Now Software - Wikipedia Timex Sinclair 1000 - Wikipedia Macintosh Color Classic - Wikipedia The Anxious Generation — from a book to a movement Stillness Is The Key: Pre-Order Bonuses - RyanHoliday.net DuckDuckGo - Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind. Watch Movies and TV Shows Free Online - Plex Set up YouTube Kids Welcome to Sarah Lawrence College Shop Instant Pot & Instant Appliances | Official Website

Patrick Rhone

Author & Consultant

Patrick Rhone

A comprehensive look at the state of Apple Smart Home in 2026. David and Stephen share their setups, cover the latest standards, new devices of interest, helpful automations, and how to get started with Apple Home. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Members can add MPU Pro Max feed with Star Wars ranking bonus episode here! 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 Tour My 100% Apple Smart Home (2026) - YouTube 5 Smart Home Wins…and 3 Big Mistakes - YouTube Get Started with Apple Smart Home in 2025 - YouTube Obsidian Brew — Bluesky Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 Govee Floor Lamp 2 meross Matter Smart Plug Mini Canisteo Automatic Smart Blinds Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 Google Nest Learning Thermostat ecobee Smart Thermostat Eve Aqua meross WiFi Water Timer for Garden Hose Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 Eve Motion (Matter) Aqara Water Leak Sensor Eve Water Guard Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro PoE TP-Link Tapo 2K QHD Pan/Tilt Camera Eve Cam (Apple Home) ECOVACS DEEBOT X8 PRO OMNI SmartWings Hardwired Motorized Roller Shades ThorBolt X1 Apple Home Key Lock Aqara Smart Doorbell Camera G410 ecobee Smart Video Doorbell Arlo Video Doorbell 2K Aqara 2K Indoor Camera E1 meross Smart Garage Door (for Chamberlain) meross Smart Garage Door Opener (Older) Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control GE Cync Reveal HD+ Smart Undercabinet Light Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K meross Smart Table Lamp Philips Hue Twilight Eve Flare Govee Floor Lamp 2 Govee RGBWWIC Strip Light 2 Pro Leviton Decora Smart Controller Switch Airversa Smart HomeKit Button Aqara Wireless Mini Switch Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Light Aqara Presence Sensor FP300 Govee 1600 Lumens Smart Light Bulbs eufy Robot Vacuum S2 Apple approves drivers that let AMD and Nvidia eGPUs run on Mac

Brett Terpstra and Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack introduce Bear & Glass, their human-focused Mac automation consultancy. Brett shares his ultimate keyboard-driven workflow, previews Marked 3 and BlogBook. Then the gang geeks out on keyboard utilities. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack and Brett Terpstra 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 MPU 843 on YouTube Bear & Glass - Human-Focused Apple Automation & Consulting BrettTerpstra.com Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI for Essay Writing Task — MIT Media Lab My ultimate keyboard-driven Mac utility list - BrettTerpstra Superkey Ultimate Hacking Keyboard doing - BrettTerpstra Karabiner-Elements Marked - Markdown Preview and Converter HandBrake Plexamp | Plex GitHub - mikker/LeaderKey Paletro — Command Palette in any applications Keyboard Maestro BetterTouchTool Drafts | Where Text Starts TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Permute - Media Converter for macOS Bloom - Finder, but Refined Forklift 4 BlogBook — WordPress, Micro.blog, or Ghost CineNerdle GitHub - ecwilsonaz/mediasage: Unofficial AI-powered Plex playlist generator with library awareness. Every track it suggests, you actually own. · GitHub Welcome to Bunch - Bunch.app Scripting Jekyll image "uploads" - BrettTerpstra Aptonic - Dropzone 5 Retrobatch 2 | Batch Image Processor Web Excursions for March 31st, 2026 - BrettTerpstra.com LaunchControl: The launchd GUI Overtired – Tech, Mental Health, and Taylor Swift Reflections on Macworld - 512 Pixels Home Page - Podfeet Podcasts FFmpeg MailMate Stream Deck | Elgato nvUltra - Searchable, portable, MultiMarkdown notes Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software YUZU Custom Keycaps Hyperkey LaunchBar 6 Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Cotypist – AI Autocomplete for Mac | Type Faster, Write Better

Brett Terpstra

Co-founder

BGBear & GlassBrett TerpstraBrettTerpstra.com

Christopher Gamblée-Wallendjack

Co-founder

BGBear & Glass

Stephen and David dig into listener feedback on iCloud security, Dropbox alternatives, AI robot assistants, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, Claude computer control, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 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 Alter | AI Stream Deck + XL How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Maestral CloudMounter Transloader for Mac, iPhone Downie Hazel Obsidian Why I’m Making the Switch: A Two-Week Journey with NotePlan Carbon Copy Cloner OneTap for iPhone Two-Way Translate Shortcut Remember This to Reminders Shortcut Put Claude to work on your computer Dreaming of an ultralight Mac – Six Colors

David walks through the AI robot assistant he built with Claude Cowork, from file management and email to invoicing and podcast production. Plus, why managed AI agents finally solve the memory and access problems that held chatbots back. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. NerdWallet: Compare real financing offers from trusted lenders — all in one place. Get VIP treatment using this link. SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 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 MPU 841 on YouTube Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Use code ROBOTLAUNCH for 10% Off through March 30. I regret nothing - YouTube Stephen unboxes his new Studio Display XDR Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy AI | Samsung US Claude Claude Code overview - Claude Code Docs Introducing the Model Context Protocol \ Anthropic Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without. Google Gemini Perplexity Computer Studio Display XDR - Apple Superhuman: Docs, Mail, and AI That Work Everywhere Inbox | Fastmail Invoice and Accounting Software for Small Businesses - FreshBooks DEVONtechnologies | DEVONthink, professional document and information manager for Mac and iOS. Rogue Amoeba | Audio Hijack: Record Any Audio on MacOS Riverside: HD Podcast & Video Software | Free Recording & Editing Drafts | Where Text Starts Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Bear - Markdown Notes MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch - Apple Shortcuts User Guide - Apple Support MacSparky Labs - MacSparky MacBook Neo - Apple

We break down Finder workflows, Hazel automations, Alfred shortcuts, and the systems that keep us organized on macOS. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 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 Moom AppleScript MacBook Neo: Tyler Stalman - YouTube David's Finder Stephen's Finder Hazel Mac App Supercharge — Sindre Sorhus Finder Toolbar Options Finder Extensions Path Finder Cocoatech Forklift 4 Downie - YouTube Video Downloader Bloom - Finder, but Refined Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Alfred DEVONtechnologies David's "New" Monitor Hazel Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Get 50% Off for the next 30 days with code: MPUHAZEL

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

David Pogue

Technology Journalist and Author

Scientific AmericanDavid PogueCBS NewsCNET

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: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. SaneBox: Take back control of your inbox. 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

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

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 YouTube AI 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

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

Stephen Robles

Podcaster and Creator

Stephen Robles / IndependentPrimary TechnologyMac Power UsersRiverside.fm

Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 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 Mac Power Users #833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1 - Relay Stephen Robles - YouTube Obsidian NotePlan - Tasks, Notes, and Calendar Mac Power Users #756: Exploring NotePlan with David Roth - Relay Mac Power Users #828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro - Relay Apple event - Wikipedia Conflict Palette [Keyboard Maestro Wiki] Keyboard Maestro episode on MPU - Dr. Drang Fixing TextExpander prefixes - All this Claude Google Gemini ChatGPT Moltbot (Formerly Clawdbot) Showed Me What the Future of Personal AI Assistants Looks Like - MacStories Manage your apps with Sign in with Apple - Apple Support Use 1Password to sign in to sites with supported providers | 1Password Support Pixelmator Pro - Apple Michael Tsai - Blog - Bartender Acquired by Applause Group Bartender 6 Ice - Menu Bar Manager Ice 0.11.13-dev.2f-unofficial · jordanbaird/Ice Getting Started with Cowork | Claude Help Center Things - To-Do List App for Mac & iOS Trello

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 Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Chris Bailey 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 Welcome - Chris Bailey Intentional Book - Chris Bailey Focused #247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey - Relay Chris's "chamferred" MacBook Pro Fastmail Sanebox TextEdit - Wikipedia Wispr Flow WhisperType - Mac dictation app Bear - Markdown Notes Simplenote Soulver 3 - Notepad Calculator App for Mac, iPad & iPhone TripMode - Save data, browse faster Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet

Chris Bailey

Author & Productivity Expert

Chris BaileyA Life of Productivity

Subtitle: …and Apple Creator Studio After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 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 Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Pro Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Productivity Field Guide 2026 (Essentials Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple Apple Creator Studio - Apple Apple Creator Studio Announced - 512 Pixels BMW drops plan to charge a monthly fee for heated seats | The Verge ‎The Apple Weather App - App Store Dashboard - 512 Pixels Apple acquires popular weather app Dark Sky and will shut down the Android version | The Verge Get Started with WeatherKit - Apple Developer Daring Fireball: Twitter Clients Are a UI Design Playground Weather User Guide for Mac - Apple Support Check the weather on iPhone - Apple Support Check the weather on Apple Watch - Apple Support Manage weather notifications on iPhone - Apple Support Use Weather widgets on iPhone - Apple Support ForecastAdvisor CARROT Weather Mercury Weather Hello Weather

From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 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 David Sparks' Newsletter DEVONthink Keep It GoodLinks Readwise Reader OmniOutliner - The Omni Group MindNode Mac Power Users #82: Cooking Ideas - Relay Grok Gleefully Makes Heinous Content, but Does Anyone With the Power to Change It Actually Care? - 512 Pixels Wispr Flow Rubber duck debugging - Wikipedia Tot Proofreading with the Claude API - Dr. Drang Grammarly Tot 2.0: A Thoughtful Extension of an Already Elegant Note-Taking App - MacStories Drafts | Where Text Starts Mac Power Users #639: Software Club: Greg Pierce and Drafts - Relay iOS 26: Import and Export Markdown Files in Apple Notes - MacRumors Use Quick Notes on iPhone - Apple Support Daring Fireball: Markdown iA Writer Syntax Highlight – iA iTextEditors by Brett Terpstra Scrivener Ulysses Track changes in Pages on Mac - Apple Support Bare Bones Software | BBEdit 15 Checking in on Podcast Notes – Six Colors Obsidian NotePlan Contextual Computing with Vision Pro: My Writing Cabin - MacSparky ProWritingAid MarsEdit 5 Marked - The Ultimate Markdown Preview and Converter Change a document’s page setup: pages or pageless - Google Docs