Best Macos Tips Podcasts (2025)

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The Hidden macOS Feature That Turns AI Into an App Instantly 16:23

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode of Macpreneur, I address the challenges of using ChatGPT on a Mac, particularly for users still using a Mac with an Intel processor. I explore various solutions, including WebCatalog, Chrome web apps, and native apps like MacGPT, highlighting their pros and cons. Ultimately, I …

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HOA 211: Recover Shared Content in Messages 10:34

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Tired of scrolling endlessly to find that one hilarious link or important document someone texted you months ago? Mikah Sargent reveals how a simple click unveils every photo, link, and document from your conversations, saving you time and sanity. Quick access to shared content using the disclosure arrow on macOS Sorting and previewing photos, vide…

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How I Saved Thousands Using AI Research Tools on My Mac 13:56

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, I delve into the transformative capability of modern AI for solopreneurs, especially for Deep Research and managing internal digital clutter. You'll discover how tools like ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Google's NotebookLM can save time and legal fees by providing accurate, co…

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Apple Crunch November 2025: Siri Gets a New Brain, iOS Takes a Breather, and the Air Takes a Dive

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In this November edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas, John, and Desiree dig into a surprisingly busy month for Apple. We start with the iPhone Air’s underwhelming debut and why Apple may be rethinking its strategy after weak sales and confusing pricing. Next, we explore Apple’s ongoing talks to bring a Gemini-powered core to Siri—what that means for pr…

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HOA 210: App Store Settings on iOS 15:38

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Ever wonder why apps suddenly disappear from your iPhone, just when you need them most? This episode reveals the iOS feature quietly sweeping your unused apps off your device and shows you how to take control. How to find and adjust App Store app settings in iOS Reviewing app permissions and privacy controls in App Store settings Managing automatic…

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How to Customize the Control Center and Menu Bar on macOS

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In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to customize the Control Center and menu bar on macOS. With macOS Tahoe, the Mac's Control Center and menu bar have become more customizable, with the ability to add, remove, and reorder a greater variety of items. To add an item to the Control Center or menu bar, click the “Edit controls” button at the botto…

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Stop Typing: The AI Workflow That Writes Everything For You with Samantha Hartley 51:55

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll learn how business consultant Samantha Hartley uses her Mac to streamline her business. Discover how tools like Wispr Flow for dictation, Apple Notes for organization, Time Machine for backups, Loom for client communication, and how AI assistants can help consultants br…

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Checklist 451 - Safe Holiday Shopping 2025 19:08

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We're going a day early this week because Friday might be too late. The holiday shopping season kicks off in earnest this Friday. We're looking at tips for safe shopping both online and in lines this holiday season. Plus - a look back at nine years of this show. It's all ahead on Checklist No. 451, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show no…

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Checklist 450 - Weak Passwords and Deepfake Celebrities 2025 21:03

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It is that time of year. Time to reflect… to look back… to realize how little we've learned, and shake our heads in sadness. 123456 is still the most used password according to a new study - and people still think that Taylor Swift is trying to sell them stuff on social media. We're looking at weak passwords and deepfake celebrities for 2025 on thi…

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HOA 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics 22:06

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Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience. Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods Fine-tuning ringtone and alert v…

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Why The Mac Is Actually Better Than PC For Local AI 41:37

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, I share my appearance on the AI Bridges podcast hosted by Mark Pearson. We discuss why Apple's Mac platform, especially with its Apple Silicon, is ideal for running massive AI models locally, ensuring privacy, and differentiating automation from AI. Tune in to learn about the …

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Hands-On With visionOS - 2025 1:03:05

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This is a replay of a talk I gave to the Kodeco iOS Bootcamp on Nov 10, 2025. The mentor and host of the bootcamp is Eric Jenkinson. Hands-On With visionOS on Youtube Learn visionOS on Kodeco visionOS Developers Group on LinkedIn Work With Apple: visionOS Step Into Vision The Green Spurt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Checklist 449 - Background Improvements and a Meta Warning 16:42

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Apple's brought back an old safety feature. We'll look at Background Security Improvements, what happened to the thing it replaced, and who should have it turned on. Plus - reasons to avoid shopping on Meta platforms on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch wit…

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HOA 208: Eye Tracking on iPhone 11:50

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Control your iPhone just by looking at it. Mikah Sargent dives into the eye-tracking (and head tracking) feature on iOS, showing how it contributes to accessibility and reimagines device interaction. How to set up and use iOS eye tracking controls Eye tracking customization: smoothing, snap to item, dwell control, and more Eye tracking training pro…

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Checklist 448 - OS Updates and App Store Accountability 15:43

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We're looking at a child safety feature and the over 400 security fixes in this week's 26.1 OS updates from Apple. Plus - Texas is exerting control over smartphone parental controls. We'll talk about Apple and the Texas App Store Accountability Act on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.co…

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HOA 207: Ultimate Menu Bar Control 13:53

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Mac users, forget juggling third-party apps! Apple's macOS Tahoe finally gives you real control over your menu bar and Control Center. Check out how this long-awaited update could change the way you work every day. Exploring new default transparent menu bar background visuals Adjusting menu bar visibility and hiding options in System Settings Toggl…

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Never Type Meeting Notes Again on Mac (Do This Instead) 8:47

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode of Macpreneur, discover how you can use AI tools to automate note-taking and improve focus during meetings. Through past interviews, we revisit workflows for transcribing and summarizing notes using tools like Apple Notes, ChatGPT, Granola, and Fathom. These techniques help sol…

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GUEST SPOT: How I Use Automation & AI (My Interview on the Financial Freedom Podcast) 22:44

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In this special episode, I'm sharing a rebroadcast of my guest appearance on the Financial Freedom Podcast with Christopher Loo, recorded on May 1st, 2025. Show notes and video version: https://macpreneur.com/episode160 In this conversation, you'll discover: My step-by-step Zapier automation that takes a new lead from my website to my CRM and invoi…

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Checklist 447 - iPhone Protections and Ghost Accounts 22:45

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It's Halloween! There's a guy with an axe who wants to get into your iPhone! We'll talk about keeping him out. Plus - ghosts may not be real, but ghost accounts are. We'll tell you how to be a ghost account buster on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get in touch with u…

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HOA 206: Testing Hearing Health With Just iPhone & AirPods Pro 8:56

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See how AirPods Pro team up with your iPhone to run a personal hearing test and tailor audio just for you. Get a firsthand look at a health tool you may not realize is sitting in your pocket. Step-by-step guide to starting hearing test and prepping devices Real-time noise detection and environment checks during test setup Fit adjustment guidance an…

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iPhone Air: Unboxing and First Impressions

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In this episode, David Nason unboxes an iPhone Air and gives his first impressions of the device. Apple’s thinnest phone to date, the iPhone Air was released alongside the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max in September 2025.Our thanks to Apple for providing this device for review. This and future reviews of the device are entirely independent with n…

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How to Opt Out of Offers and Promotions in the Wallet App on iOS

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In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to opt out of notifications for offers and promotions in the Wallet app on iOS. The Wallet app, responsible for managing payments, orders, passes, and more, often sends important notifications related to users' financial activity. However, notifications from the Wallet app can also be used to deliver ads, lik…

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3 Clever Ways to Use AI as Your Brainstorming Partner 8:50

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode of Macpreneur, we explore how solopreneurs can leverage AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude to enhance their brainstorming process. I introduce three practical techniques inspired by interviews with successful solopreneurs: using AI as a sparring partner to refine content …

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Checklist 446 - Meta Warnings and Merit Badges 15:55

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Meta's WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are taking proactive steps to warn users of scammers on those services. We'll tell you more. Plus - Scouting America has new merit badges for A.I. and cybersecurity. We'll talk about those on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.com/Checklist And get i…

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HOA 205: Take Actions in macOS Tahoe With Spotlight 12:29

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This episode demonstrates how Spotlight's new "actions" feature quietly transforms your workflow, adapting to the app you're using and what you copy, delivering shortcuts you never knew you needed. Discover how to create lightning-fast quick keys in Spotlight, letting you instantly send emails, print documents, or launch commands in your favorite a…

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Checklist 445 - Ransomware Revisited and a Bigger Bug Bounty 18:55

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Apple is increasing bug bounties for good guys, in theory. We'll talk about how much white hats might be able to get outta Cupertino. First though, Japan's beer bungle was a ransomware attack. An update on that and the changing state of cyberattacks on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac. Check out our show notes: SecureMac.c…

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How This Macpreneur Used One AI Tool to Fill Her Calendar with Marianne Hickman 54:57

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll discover how Marianne Hickman, an author, speaker, and trainer, uses her Mac and AI tools to streamline her solopreneur business. We discuss Marianne's Mac setup, favorite applications like Clickup and HighLevel, and AI assistant integration for scheduling and client in…

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HOA 204: Browsing With Spotlight in macOS Tahoe 12:17

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If you think Spotlight is just for searching, think again. Discover how its revamped browsing modes and new smart actions can change the way you interact with your Mac! Instantly access apps, files, actions, and even your clipboard history, all with a few keyboard shortcuts. Navigating Spotlight Search using menu, keyboard, and mouse shortcuts Cate…

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Bridging Access to Braille: An In-Depth Look at Braille Access on iOS 26

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In this episode, Scott Davert gives us an in-depth demonstration of Braille Access. New in iOS 26, Braille Access aims to offer an experience similar to dedicated braille note takers. Transcript Disclaimer: This transcript was generated by AI Note Taker – VoicePen, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accur…

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Checklist 444 - Spoofing the FBI and Doctors without Manners 15:47

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A bit of a boo-hiss story about a medical imaging group losing personally identifiable information on tens of thousands of patients. That's not the boo-hiss part. We'll tell you what is. First though - the FBI says someone's impersonating the FBI. And you know it's true because… it came from the FBI? Good advice from the Federal Bureau of Investiga…

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HOA 203: Creating Genmoji on Mac 11:32

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Apple's Genmoji just got smarter, letting you combine emojis, add custom descriptions, and totally personalize your reactions on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Find out how this playful AI tweak might just change the way you text. Apple Genmoji gets updated with new customization features Demonstrating Genmoji creation and emoji combination in Messages ap…

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The Smart Solopreneur Way to Use AI on Mac with Téa Phillips 50:48

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll learn how Founder and CEO of ATS Innovations and Inventor of the MetaFlex Glove, Téa Phillips, uses her Mac to streamline her business. Discover how mechanical webcam switches provide genuine security, how Google Workspace's Gemini offers superior research capabilities,…

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Checklist 443 - Why Anti-Phishing Training Isn't Working 16:18

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We're doing the ransomware thing again - checking on the folks at Jaguar Land Rover, plus what may be a ransomware attack at Japanese brewery Asahi. Then - why isn't the anti-phishing training at your work working? UC San Diego has some thoughts. All of that plus tiny updates from Apple on this edition of The Checklist, brought to you by SecureMac.…

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HOA 202: Spotlight Supercharged in macOS Tahoe 12:09

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Spotlight is getting a serious upgrade in macOS Tahoe, surfacing your files, windows, and even cloud content with smarter, faster results. Allow Mikah to walk you through the surprising shortcuts and hidden tricks that will change how you find everything on your Mac. Quick access to Spotlight via keyboard or menu bar Recentering Spotlight Search ba…

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Apple Crunch September 2025: The Thin, the Bold, and the Crunchy

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September 2025 EditionHosted by Thomas Domville, Dave Nason, and John Gassman Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Apple Crunch, where we break down the biggest Apple stories and explore what they mean for the blind and low-vision community. This month, we dive into a wide range of updates—from AppleVis itself getting a major facelift, to a cri…

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From Basic Mac User to AI-Enhanced Solopreneur with Gary Montalvo 49:51

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll discover insightful ways to streamline and enhance your business processes leveraging your Mac, shared by leadership and mindset coach Gary Montalvo. Gary discusses his extensive experience with Mac computers, the software tools essential to his business, including Chat…

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Gamers Corner: May to August 2025 Edition

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Welcome to Gamers Corner Welcome to the very first edition of Gamers Corner, a brand-new show from AppleVis hosted by Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse), with co-hosts Aaron Spelker and Jesse Anderson. This inaugural episode marks the beginning of a seasonal series that will run three or four times a year, depending on the pace of major game releases. Ga…

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Checklist 442 - Ransomware Rodeo 18:12

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Whether trying to hit the road or soar through the skies - ransomware is providing speed bumps and delays. We'll talk about a couple of huge ongoing ransomware attacks. Plus - how does ransomware happen, and how are organizations dealing? Believe it or not there's some survey data that's kind of encouraging. We'll hit that on this edition of The Ch…

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This Solopreneur Automated His Lead Gen on a Mac using AI with Lucas Erb 52:56

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🆓 Level Up Your AI Game: https://macpreneur.com/aistage In this episode, you'll learn how keynote speaker, published author, and technology consultant Lucas Erb uses his Mac to streamline his business. Discover how AI tools like Granola transform meeting productivity, how "vibe coding" is replacing traditional programming, and how workflow automati…

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Quick Tip: Assigning a braille display command to tell the time on iOS

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In this short AppleVis episode, host Scott Davert walks through how to bind a custom braille display command that instantly announces and brailles the current date and time on an iPhone. The motivation is simple: while the lock screen shows the time, that isn’t always convenient; a dedicated braille command lets you check the time anywhere without …

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Orange Is the New Black 32:22

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This week Tim reviews the Apple September iPhone event. Apple Updates Trade-In Values Following iPhone 17 Event - MacRumors How a Traded-In Apple iPhone Gets Refurbished | WSJ macOS Tahoe 26 now available, here’s what to test first - 9to5Mac iOS 26 is now available, here's what's new for iPhone - 9to5Mac Apple CEO Tim Cook and Corning CEO Wendell W…