Mac Power Users

789: Back to the Mac, with Matt Gemmell

788: Travel Tech

787: Revisiting Our Mac Menu Bars

This Mac Power Users episode focuses on menu bar apps for macOS, exploring their history, organizational strategies, and popular examples. The hosts discuss various app categories (productivity, communication, asset management), sharing their personal setups and offering tips like using the command key to rearrange i...

786: Catching up with John Soliman

785: First of All, I'm David Sparks

784: Exploring AI & Productivity, with Michael Hyatt

This podcast features an interview with Michael Hyatt, focusing on his perspective on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on productivity and work-life balance. The discussion begins with Hyatt's background and current focus on coaching, then delves into the benefits and drawbacks of AI, particularly concernin...

783: Managing Notification Frustration

782: Apple Intelligence Review

781: The 2025 Productivity Field Guide

This co-hosted podcast episode centers on David Sparks's updated "Productivity Field Guide," a course he considers his most impactful work. The hosts discuss the course's evolution over the past year, incorporating listener feedback and refining its content, which includes a book and video components. A key concept h...

780: Our Home Screens & Focus Modes

779: An AirPods Launcher

778: Exploring the Task Management Environment

In this episode of the Mac Power Users podcast, the hosts dive into the changing world of task management apps. They note the growing number of high-quality options and stress the importance of understanding your unique needs before selecting an app. The discussion includes reviews of popular tools like Apple Reminders...

777: Setup Nostalgia

776: Tech That Worked in 2024

In this episode of Mac Power Users, the hosts take a look back at the past year in technology, highlighting both successes and shortcomings. They delve into the rise of helpful AI tools like Notebook LM and discuss the enhanced features of AirPods Pro, including their hearing aid capabilities. The conversation also tou...

775: File Automation with Hazel and DEVONthink

In this episode of Mac Power Users, the hosts dive into the world of file automation on macOS, spotlighting Hazel and DEVONthink as standout solutions. They discuss the advantages of automating your file management, underscoring the need for a clear storage strategy—whether it's choosing between cloud and local options...

774: Answering Common Tech Support Questions

773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)

772: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 1)

771: Beauty & Friction

770: The 2024 MPU Gift Guide