Mac Power Users

David and Stephen unpack Apple’s latest Macs and iPad mini, then compare the iPhone Duo’s everyday benefits and tradeoffs. Stephen buys a Mac mini live as they weigh cameras, apps, accessories, and getting real work done on a folding phone.

Sparky swapped his Mac Studio for an M6 Mac mini, and he breaks down everything a Mac mini can do as an always-on home server: backups, automations, app hosting, Plex, Docker, and more!

Emmy-winning composer Michael Whalen returns to talk about his Mac Studio, Logic Pro, and the move from making music to directing AI-assisted films. David and Stephen also discuss Apple's new home devices and the apps Michael uses every day.

David is READY, launcher follow-up, Stephen tries Tailscale, new iOS 27 Shortcuts Actions, David's new gadget, and listener feedback!

David and Stephen compare the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12, discuss David's move to an M6 Mac mini for local AI and server work, and test Siri AI on everyday tasks.