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30 episodes
862: Mac Launcher Showdown
Ep 862 · Aug 16, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac!
861: Stephen Builds a New Task App
Ep 861 · Aug 9, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built.
860: The Friday Incident with Merlin Mann
Ep 860 · Aug 2, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
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."
859: Tangential Gadgets
Ep 859 · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind.
858: Making Educational Videos for 17 Years with Ian Byrd
Ep 858 · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
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.
857: Sparmerica
Ep 857 · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
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.
856: iOS 27 Beta Features and Siri AI
Ep 856 · Jul 5, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI.
855: Federico Viticci Reverse Engineered Shortcuts
Ep 855 · Jun 28, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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.
854: Obscure (and Excellent) Mac Apps
Ep 854 · Jun 21, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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.
853: Siri AI and WWDC 2026
Ep 853 · Jun 14, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
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.
852: Designed in California and WWDC Wishlist with Myke Hurley
Ep 852 · Jun 7, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
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!
851: I Have Contraband
Ep 851 · May 31, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
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.
850: Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment
Ep 850 · May 24, 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
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!
849: Surviving Your Camera Roll
Ep 849 · May 17, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
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.
848: eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell
Ep 848 · May 10, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
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.
847: Actually Useful AI Tools
Ep 847 · May 3, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
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.
846: State of Apple Watch 2026
Ep 846 · Apr 26, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
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.
845: Intentional Technology with Patrick Rhone
Ep 845 · Apr 19, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Patrick Rhone returns. The gang discusses Apple Silicon rewriting the Mac upgrade cycle, the Apple Refurb Store, and minimalist phones.
844: Building the Ideal Apple Smart Home
Ep 844 · Apr 12, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
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.
843: Bear and Glass Teaches Keyboard Control
Ep 843 · Apr 5, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
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.
842: Bribing the Fiber Guy
Ep 842 · Mar 29, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Stephen and David dig into listener feedback on iCloud security, Dropbox alternatives, AI robot assistants, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, Claude computer control, and more!
841: The Robot Assistant Field Guide
Ep 841 · Mar 22, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
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.
840: Finder is More Powerful Than You Think
Ep 840 · Mar 15, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
We break down Finder workflows, Hazel automations, Alfred shortcuts, and the systems that keep us organized on macOS.
839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue
Ep 839 · Mar 8, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
Author and broadcaster David Pogue joins the Mac Power Users to talk about his new book, 50 Years of Apple, and his tech stack.
838: iPhone Setup Showdown
Ep 838 · Mar 1, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
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.
837: Menu Bar Mayhem
Ep 837 · Feb 22, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min
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.
836: Welcome, Stephen
Ep 836 · Feb 15, 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
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!
835: Farewell, Stephen
Ep 835 · Feb 8, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
834: I Am The Tardis
Ep 834 · Feb 1, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
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.
833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1
Ep 833 · Jan 25, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
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.
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