740 episodes

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 Hackett.

Mac Power Users Relay FM

    • Technology
    • 4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

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 Hackett.

    “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett

    “From The Beatles to The Libertines,” with Lee Garrett

    Lee Garret is the new owner of ScreenCastsOnline. He joins Stephen and David to discuss his background in technology, his Apple gear, and how clear communication and processes are key to any successful endeavor.

    • 1 hr 35 min
    Checking in on Freeform

    Checking in on Freeform

    David and Stephen revisit Freeform and discuss how it's improved since its launch and what Apple could do next with the application. They also share how they use the app and how it shines in visionOS.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Apple Collecting 101

    Apple Collecting 101

    Stephen walks David through the ins and outs of collecting old Apple gear, and the pair take the wraps off an MPU redesign.

    • 1 hr 10 min
    Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger

    Scoring a Movie, with David Metzger

    David Metzger is a composer, arranger, and orchestrator with a celebrated career that has earned him Academy, Grammy, and Tony Awards. He joins the guys to talk about how the music for some of the most beloved films and shows of our time is made.

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware

    Maintaining & Caring For Your Apple Hardware

    Stephen and David offer advice on how to best care for Macs, iPhones, iPads, and more, from cleaning to battery management and beyond. Then, the guys reflect on recent news, including the new MacBook Air and the death of the company's car project.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Catching up with Ryan JA Murphy

    Catching up with Ryan JA Murphy

    Ryan Murphy returns to the Mac Power Users to discuss systems design principles when choosing software and workflows, intelligent use of AI tools, Obsidian, and using technology as a parent.

    • 1 hr 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.3K Ratings

1.3K Ratings

tbdoom ,

Great podcast for Techies

Heck, even if you just have an iPhone, there are episodes of this show that will help you.

Hosts are relaxed and interested; and put their advice in lots of context.

The real treat is when they have developers on the show - Bring back Brett Terpstra!

hannibal87 ,

Great, but not inclusive

The constant and needless gendered language is hard to listen to and isn’t welcoming.

rich aesthetic ,

Idiots

You can scan for free very easily in the iOS files app…

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