Mac Power Users 686: Consuming Content in 2023

Much of our content consumption is now digital, from books and newspapers to shows and movies. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk through the services we enjoy and the apps we use when it’s time to put our feet up.

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Mac Power Users 685: Fighting Digital Distractions

Between news apps, delivery services, task managers, emails and communication tools, our devices receive an untold number of notifications daily. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about how to push back against the wave of interruptions that threaten our focus and work.

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Mac Power Users 684: 20 Mac Apps Under $20

It’s that time again on Mac Power Users: Stephen and I round up some Mac apps for our “20 Under $20” saloon!

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Mac Power Users 683: Workflows with Ian Byrd

Ian Byrd returns to the Mac Power Users to share the story of how he transitioned his business from in-person speaking engagements to on-demand video. Topics include online business management tools, video production, automation, and Ian’s one-person company retreats.

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Mac Power Users 682: Full of Surprises

On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I sort through some follow-up before sharing our origin stories and reacting to a surprise or two.

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Mac Power Users 681: Cloudy with a Chance of Beachballs

In the 12 years since its debut, iCloud has grown from a relatively simple service to one that is the glue holding the Apple ecosystem together. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about the various components of iCloud, how they work, and what to do when they don’t.

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Mac Power Users 680: Workflows with Marco Arment

Developer and podcaster Marco Arment joins Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about his desktop-laptop setup, the current state of development on Apple’s platforms, and what the company may do in 2023.

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Mac Power Users 679: Our Menu Bars, Docks & Startup Apps

Join us on this episode of Mac Power Users as Stephen and I take each other on a tour of our Mac setups, stopping at the Dock, Menu Bar, and startup items.

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Mac Power Users 678: Sales and Studies, with Kerry Provenzano

Relay FM’s VP of Sales Kerry Provenzano drops by Mac Power Users to talk about her Apple gear, keeping multiple projects going at once, and why she has built much of her workflow around Airtable.

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Mac Power Users 677: Software Club: Fantastical

The Software Club talks about Fantastical and how it compares to Apple’s default Calendar application on this episode of Mac Power Users. Michael Simmons then joins us to discuss Fantastical’s history and the changes he has seen in the Apple software ecosystem over the years.

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