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#672: Tech That Worked in 2022
December 25th, 2022 · 106 minutes
Stephen and David reflect on the apps and services they've relied on for the past year, and one of them makes a rash vow about new Macs.
#671: Out of the Water
December 18th, 2022 · 93 minutes
On this feedback episode, Stephen and David reflect on the first year of the MacSparky Labs, discuss the recent Eufy camera news and answer a bunch of listener questions.
#670: Workflows with Francesco D'Alessio
December 11th, 2022 · 77 minutes
Francesco D'Alessio joins the show to discuss his work as a productivity YouTuber and writer, as well as the role of AI in software.
#669: Drowning Out the Noise, with Charlie Chapman
December 4th, 2022 · 104 minutes
Charlie Chapman is the developer behind Dark Noise and the host of the Launched podcast. This week, he talks with David and Stephen about his experience as an iOS developer and what it's like when Apple adds OS features that compete with your app.
#668: Workflows with Tim Stringer
November 27th, 2022 · 102 minutes
OmniFocus expert Tim Stringer drops by the show to catch David and Stephen up on his businesses, his use of multiple Macs and how OmniFocus 4 is shaping up while in beta.
#667: Revisiting Apple Reminders & Notes
November 20th, 2022 · 102 minutes
Apple's Notes and Reminders apps have come a long way since their introductions years ago. This week, Stephen and David look at their history, discuss their current iterations and make some requests for the future.
#666: The 2022 MPU Gift Guide
November 13th, 2022 · 109 minutes
Believe it or not, it is time for the annual MPU Holiday Gift Guide once again!
#665: Covered in Paper Cuts
November 6th, 2022 · 83 minutes
On this feedback episode, the guys revisit backup tools, talk about keyboard shortcuts and discuss a bunch of listener emails.
#664: macOS Ventura & iPadOS 16
October 30th, 2022 · 104 minutes
Apple has shipped significant updates to its operating systems, so this week, David and Stephen explore the features each brings to the table, getting deep into macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16.1.
#663: HomeKit Check-In
October 23rd, 2022 · 117 minutes
With Matter on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into home automation. On this episode, Stephen and David talk about how their HomeKit setups have evolved over time and what they hope Apple and others can add to the smart home.