Mikah Sargent, a podcaster and tech enthusiast, returns to discuss his Apple hardware, podcast preparations, and the Matter smart home standard. They also cover topics like Apple Watch patents, Mac setups, video production tips, task management, IA Writer, Squarespace, and the quest for a unified smart home communication standard. They delve into the challenges faced by the Connectivity Standards Alliance and highlight file transfer tools for Windows and iPhone.

2023 was a busy year for Apple, with updated hardware and software. They discussed the benefits of Apple Silicon for Macs and reviewed the impressive iPhone hardware. They also explored the importance of the iPhone, managing growth, and the state of the iPad. The potential benefits of AI automation on iPad and Apple Watch updates were discussed, along with limitations and desires for custom watch faces. They also talked about Apple's home products and acknowledged room for improvement in the state of the platforms.

In this feedback episode, the hosts revisit Apple Notes, discuss the challenge of managing data in note-taking apps, share amusing stories about celebrities on Twitter, talk about their preferred journaling app, discuss a bug in Apple devices, highlight the benefits of using Notion for podcasting, discuss updates in Keyboard Maestro 11, explore the capabilities of tail scale, discuss the Elgato teleprompter, and talk about charging stations and batteries.

Guest Kourosh Dini, an author, musician, and psychiatrist, discusses his use of Apple gear to improve lives. Topics include his favorite tools like DEVONthink and OmniFocus, privacy concerns, longevity of Apple devices, the versatility of Devynthink, productivity stack, problem-solving techniques, Waves of Focus course, a nutritious meal delivery service, and their interests in music and board games.

Guests: David Smith, Malin Sundberg, and Ken Case. They discuss developing for Apple's platforms in 2023, including challenges and time commitment, Apple's software quality, frustrations with Apple's feedback system, managing feedback at Apple, the App Store, transitioning to subscription models, Swift and SwiftUI, advantages of SwiftUI for Omni Focus development, connecting and securing devices with Tailscale, the launch of Vision Pro, ongoing sessions and developer engagement, and gratitude towards the audience and sponsors.

In this episode of Mac Power Users, David Sparks and Stephen Hackett share their curated list of tech-related gifts for nerds, discuss the benefits of the 12 South Time Porter for organizing Apple watch bands, explore everyday carry items like the Peak Design mobile wallet, recommend their favorite car accessories and iPhone mounts, discuss the process of swapping out the heritage grill for Toyota vehicles, talk about workspace customization with analog tools, share tips for improving health and tracking workouts, highlight the challenges faced by growing businesses and how NetSuite provides a solution, recommend the high-end gift of the bamboo X1 carbon 3D printer, and discuss retro-styled cars and the idea of making a donation to St. Jude as a gift idea.

In this episode, Dan Provost, co-founder of Studio Neat, talks about his role in the company, his favorite apps and services, and the process of designing and refining a product. They also discuss maximizing career success with Text Expander, Apple gear and storage choices, and using video as a guide in animation work.

Join the hosts as they explore the evolution of Apple Notes, its features and limitations. They discuss organization and syncing options, the power of attachments, sketching tools and PDF markup. They also touch on privacy options, desired improvements, limitations, and extracting tasks from Apple Notes.

Chris Upchurch, a developer and river guide, discusses his tech setups for work and outdoor adventures. Topics include computer setups, password management, phone case protection, communication tools, emergency communication features, technology and driving safety, backup workflows, favorite apps and services, and the concept of an ad-free search engine.

The hosts discuss carbon copy cloner and the importance of backups. They talk about separating work email, managing notes and documents, and the evolution of document models. They share their experience with purchasing a 3D printer and discuss the power of 3D printing. They explore using Notion for podcast organization and discuss phone connectivity in the car. Lastly, they explore ethical dilemmas in photojournalism and trust issues with phone images.