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#528: The Merlin Awakens
March 22nd, 2020 · 115 minutes
MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more.
#527: Dictation and Text Capture
March 15th, 2020 · 93 minutes
Much of computing revolves around writing and text input, but most of us don't think about how to make that process more productive. This week, David and Stephen explore tools and techniques that make text easier to work with.
#526: I Don’t Aspire to Anything Else
March 8th, 2020 · 89 minutes
It's feedback time! David celebrates his 5th year of being independent, while Stephen has settled on an application to manage his tech history research. Then, more on Do Not Disturb and a whole bunch of listener questions.
#525: Workflows with David Wain
March 1st, 2020 · 75 minutes
Writer and director David Wain returns to the show to share how his creative process has changed over the years, and walks Stephen and David through the steps of making a show like Medical Police.
#524: Photographing the Stars, with Andrew Burwell
February 23rd, 2020 · 83 minutes
The stars and planets are within sight, given the right hardware and software. Andrew Burwell has been honing his astrophotography skills, using Apple products to produce some amazing images of our universe.
#523: State of the iPad
February 16th, 2020 · 102 minutes
In the last decade, the iPad has gone from a brand-new device into a wide-reaching line of products that meet the needs of a range of users. This week, Stephen and David talk about the current state of the platform.
#522: iCloud Family Sharing
February 9th, 2020 · 81 minutes
Family Sharing means that up to six people can share purchases, media and other Apple services. This week, David and Stephen walk through the features, how to set it up and the possible pitfalls of this Apple service.
#521: Taming Notifications
February 2nd, 2020 · 86 minutes
From messages and emails to sports scores and social media, our devices generate all sorts of notifications. This week, we discuss how to weed the garden and tame the madness.
#520: Weather Apps & Gear
January 26th, 2020 · 82 minutes
Gone are the days of waiting for the evening news to find out the weather for the next day. Now, weather data is accessible anywhere. This week, David and Stephen compare a bunch of different weather apps and services before picking their favorite.
#519: Workflows with Greg Pierce
January 19th, 2020 · 93 minutes
Drafts developer Greg Pierce joins Stephen and David to talk about his move to an iMac, his development career and when it is time not to upgrade to a new device.