Apple’s Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I look at their history, discuss their current iterations, and make some requests for the future.

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Believe it or not, it is time for the annual Mac Power User’s Holiday Gift Guide once again!

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On this Mac Power Users feedback episode, Stephen and I revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts, and discuss a bunch of listener emails.

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Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.

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With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I talk about how our HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what we hope Apple and others can add to the smart home in the future.

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Apple Maps has matured from its rocky start back a decade ago into a robust alternative to Google Maps. This week on Mac Power Users, Stephen and I go on a road trip through the service’s history, features, and more.

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With me settling in at my new studio, Stephen and I use this episode of Mac Power Users to talk about our desk setups, what’s in our bags, and what we carry with us daily.

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Stephen and I share some of the treats we’ve found as apps are getting updated for iOS 16 on this episode of Mac Power Users. Then, we talk through our first impressions of the Apple Watch Ultra.

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