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#837: Menu Bar Mayhem
February 22nd, 2026 · 95 minutes
David and Stephen go deep on the Mac menu bar, comparing their contrasting philosophies and walk through their favorites. They also explore how macOS 26's multiple Control Centers are changing the game.
#836: Welcome, Stephen
February 15th, 2026 · 96 minutes
David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes!
#835: Farewell, Stephen
February 8th, 2026 · 65 minutes
David and Stephen celebrate the last seven years of Mac Power Users, reflecting on the topics, episodes, and community that make MPU so special. Then, Stephen Robles joins to accept the baton before his first episode as David's new cohost.
#834: I Am The Tardis
February 1st, 2026 · 73 minutes
Stephen starts the episode with an announcement, then he and David revisit writing workflows, Keyboard Maestro, notifications, and more. At the end, the guys attempt to answer some questions as quickly as possible... something they aren't great at doing.
#833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1
January 25th, 2026 · 85 minutes
Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction.
#832: All About Apple Weather
January 18th, 2026 · 82 minutes
After talking through the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, Stephen shares his notes with David after switching to the Apple Weather app for a month.
#831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
January 11th, 2026 · 78 minutes
From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get the words out.
#830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications
January 4th, 2026 · 86 minutes
Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control.
#829: Tech That Worked in 2025
December 28th, 2025 · 102 minutes
With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking.
#828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro
December 21st, 2025 · 88 minutes
David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more.