Learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Creating Mac Power Users since 2009, one conversation at a time. Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.
The podcast explores strategies for managing distractions and enhancing focus using Apple's Focus Modes and notification settings. It emphasizes the importance of proactively controlling technology's impact on attention, particularly in an era of constant connectivity. Key points include customizing Focus Modes to filt...
David Sparks and Stephen Hackett reflect on the technology that performed well in 2025, focusing on Apple's successes. Apple silicon stands out as a major win, transforming Macs, iPads, and iPhones with its power and efficiency. The discussion highlights Apple's default apps, noting improvements in Notes, Calendar, and...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen Hackett and David Sparks delve into the automation app Keyboard Maestro, discussing its history, features, and practical applications. They explore basic use cases for beginners, such as setting up triggers and chaining actions, and then move on to more advanced techniques li...
David Sparks and Stephen Hackett address listener feedback, covering smart home technology, iPad functionality, desktop setups, and software preferences. They explore YoLink sensors as a solution for smart homes with range issues and debate the potential of foldable iPads. The discussion moves to using iPads with exter...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks and Stephen Hackett discuss the current state of the Mac, covering both hardware and software. They reflect on five years of Apple Silicon, noting the benefits of regular hardware updates and the shift to unified memory. They analyze the Mac laptop and desktop lines, hig...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen Hackett and David Sparks discuss David's new "Apple Productivity Suite" field guide, which covers Calendar, Reminders, Notes, and Freeform, highlighting how these apps have evolved into powerful tools. They delve into the features, benefits, and integration of these apps with...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen Hackett and David Sparks discuss Apple's new hardware releases, including the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3, as well as the new Apple Watch Ultra. They delve into the pros and cons of each device, focusing on camera improvements, design changes, and user experi...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks interviews Sal Soghoian, former Product Manager of Automation Technologies at Apple and current automation advocate at the Omni Group, about the evolution and current state of automation on the Mac platform. They discuss AppleScript's resurgence due to AI assistance, the...
In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks and Stephen Hackett discuss a range of topics, starting with a campaign for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. They then transition to Apple's upcoming iPhone announcement and share their thoughts on the rumors and what they ho...
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